ZIP Code 42214 — Center, KY
42214 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Center, Kentucky, in Metcalfe County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 42214 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42214 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Center |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Metcalfe FIPS 21169 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 749 |
| Coordinates | 37.134280, -85.688220 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42214
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42214. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 42214 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 42214.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42746 | Hardyville, KY | 5.9 mi |
| 42154 | Knob Lick, KY | 6.2 mi |
| 42722 | Canmer, KY | 9.9 mi |
| 42743 | Greensburg, KY | 10.8 mi |
| 42749 | Horse Cave, KY | 11 mi |
| 42129 | Edmonton, KY | 11.3 mi |
| 42742 | Gradyville, KY | 12.2 mi |
| 42127 | Cave City, KY | 13.2 mi |
| 42782 | Summersville, KY | 14.8 mi |
| 42130 | Eighty Eight, KY | 15.4 mi |
| 42166 | Summer Shade, KY | 17.8 mi |
| 42141 | Glasgow, KY | 17.9 mi |
Questions about 42214
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42214?
42214 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 42214, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42214?
42214 is assigned to Center, Kentucky, in Metcalfe County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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