PlainZIP

Hickman, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42050

Fulton County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,256
11/sq mi
$41,800
Median income
$77,100
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hickman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42050 covers 301.5 square miles in Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,256 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42050 reports a modest median household income of $41,800 (30% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,420. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $77,100 (52% below the state average), median rent at $427 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 42050 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickman, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42050.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42050, Hickman, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,256

Population

301.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42050?

41.9

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 21.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$41,800

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,420

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42050 ranks nationally

Hickman, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,800 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,509

Total Housing Units

1,232

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$77,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$427

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 42050, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,996,000.

39

Businesses

427

Employees

$26.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 15.4%
Wholesale trade 5 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 12.8%
Manufacturing 4 10.3%
Finance and insurance 4 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.3%

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 42050 vs 38261 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38261 Union City, TN 16,919 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

42041 standard
Fulton, KY
Pop: 4,627

Related Areas

Fulton County Hickman, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42050 in? ▼
ZIP code 42050 (Hickman) is located in Fulton County, Kentucky. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42050? ▼
ZIP code 42050 in Hickman, KY has a population of 3,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42050 is $41,800, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42050 is $77,100, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42050 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42050? ▼
ZIP code 42050 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42050 are: Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42050? ▼
In ZIP code 42050, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42050 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42050? ▼
In ZIP code 42050, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42050 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.