ZIP Code 42038
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Eddyville · Lyon County · Kentucky
- Population
- 5,298
- Median income
- $65,056
- Median home value
- $198,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.9%
- Land area
- 226.4 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
Chicago
ZIP code 42038 in Eddyville, Kentucky has a population of 5,298. The median household income is $65,056, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $198,400, 29% below the US average. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.4 square miles in Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky. The area is home to 5,298 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42038 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42038 sits at $65,056 (9% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,351. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $198,400 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $771 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Lyon County, so you can benchmark 42038 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42038.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42038, Eddyville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,298
Population
226.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42038?
45.3
Median Age
60.4%
Male
39.6%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,056
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$33,351
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,111
Total Housing Units
2,243
Occupied Units
868
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,400
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$771
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42038 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 169 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 185 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 213 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 228 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 254 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 42038, employing approximately 993 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,374,000.
117
Businesses
993
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 18 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.4% |
| Information | 4 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42038 vs 42055 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42055 | Kuttawa, KY | 2,609 | 8.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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