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Oakland city, KY

ZIP 42159 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42159

42159 has a population of 1,412 with a median age of 48.4 yrs (60.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
4.5%-63% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
15.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
9.0%-59% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.0%+17% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
25.5%-3% vs US avg
x
Some college
44.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Divorced
30.4%+195% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.2%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
19.8%+231% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
71.8%+1138% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ScottishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 42159

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
19.8%+231% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
71.8%+1138% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,412
Median age48.4
Poverty rate3.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.5%
Hispanic15.0%
Black4.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%