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ZIP 42259 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42259

42259 has a population of 1,111 with a median age of 61.1 yrs (51.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.2%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.7%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
9.2%-58% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.9%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
35.9%+120% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.1%-0% vs US avg
x
High school
50.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
17.5%+192% vs US avg
x
Disability
29.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 42259

Poverty Rate
27.5%+139% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.5%+192% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Disability
29.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.1%-62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.2%-22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,111
Median age61.1
Poverty rate27.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black3.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%