42408 ZIP Code – Dawson Springs, Kentucky
42408 is a ZIP code serving Dawson Springs, Kentucky in Hopkins County with a population of approximately 6,307 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $48,112, which is near the Kentucky average and below the national figure. At $81,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $596 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing).
At 6.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.2%, above the national average. An estimated 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 47.5, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 42453, 42445, 42442.
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ZIP 42408 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42408 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,307 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $596 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.7% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42453 – Saint Charles
- 42445 – Princeton
- 42442 – Nortonville
- 42410 – Earlington
- 42215 – Cerulean
- 42440 – Mortons Gap
- 42441 – Nebo
- 42450 – Providence
- 42217 – Crofton
- 42431 – Madisonville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42453 | SAINT CHARLES | 527 | $51,392 |
| 42445 | PRINCETON | 10,242 | $51,049 |
| 42442 | NORTONVILLE | 3,147 | $56,808 |
| 42410 | EARLINGTON | 1,219 | $38,971 |
| 42215 | CERULEAN | 1,618 | $73,750 |