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ZIP Code 42456, Kentucky

ZIP Code 42456 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 42456 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Hopkins County / Webster County, Kentucky. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,533. The land area covers 69.12 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 1,533 ±306 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 52.9 yrs ±11.7 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 782 ±151 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 804 ±152
Occupied Housing Units 782 ±151
Vacant Housing Units 22 ±14
Median Home Value $155,600 ±$27,093
Median Gross Rent $973 ±$340
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income $59,500 ±$22,535
Per Capita Income $35,934 ±$7,657
Poverty Rate 18.4% ±7.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 282 ±133
Unemployment Rate 3.4% ±5.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 656 ±194
Broadband Internet Rate 62% ±14%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
GUS Population: 45,218 (2024)
ID: 105331
County Official County Government
Contact: JUDGE EXECUTIVE
56 N MAIN ST, MADISONVILLE KY 42431-1940

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Madisonville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Calhoun, KY
Regular School Nearby KG-06 Dixon, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Madisonville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Hanson, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby 09-12 Madisonville, KY
Alternative School Nearby 06-12 Madisonville, KY
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Madisonville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Madisonville, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby UG Madisonville, KY
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
Madisonville Community College
College 10.1 mi away 2000 College Drive, Madisonville, KY, 42431
2708212250
WEBSTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 9.8 mi away 101 STATE ROUTE 132 EAST, DIXON, KY, 42409
(270) 639-9171
Henderson Community College
College 21.4 mi away 2660 S Green St, Henderson, KY, 42420-4699
2708271867
WEBSTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 9.8 mi away 101 STATE ROUTE 132 EAST, DIXON, KY, 42409
(270) 639-9171
HOPKINS COUNTY-MADISONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 12.6 mi away 425 EAST CENTER STREET, MADISONVILLE, KY, 42431
(270) 825-2680
PROVIDENCE BRANCH LIBRARY
Library 15.7 mi away 230 N WILLOW ST, PROVIDENCE, KY, 42450
(270) 667-5658
MCLEAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 20.7 mi away 116 EAST SECOND STREET, LIVERMORE, KY, 42352
(270) 278-9184
MCLEAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 20.7 mi away 116 EAST SECOND STREET, LIVERMORE, KY, 42352
(270) 278-9184
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 23.2 mi away 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 42420
(270) 826-3712
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 23.2 mi away 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 42420
(270) 826-3712
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MADISONVILLE, KY US, located 11.1 miles from ZCTA5 42456. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 44.8° 28.3° 36.5° 3.77" —
February 49.9° 31.6° 40.7° 4.01" —
March 60.0° 39.4° 49.7° 5.28" —
April 71.5° 49.4° 60.4° 5.16" —
May 79.1° 59.0° 69.1° 5.12" —
June 86.3° 66.7° 76.5° 4.93" —
July 89.3° 69.9° 79.6° 5.02" —
August 88.7° 68.3° 78.5° 2.68" —
September 83.1° 61.3° 72.2° 3.51" —
October 71.9° 50.1° 61.0° 4.06" —
November 58.4° 39.9° 49.2° 4.13" —
December 48.0° 32.2° 40.1° 4.54" —
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Slaughters city City 1.3 mi —
Onton CDP CDP 5.4 mi —
Sebree city City 6.4 mi —
Hanson city City 6.5 mi —
Dixon city City 9.7 mi —
Manitou CDP CDP 9.9 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 42456. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.