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 Low-density area
- $41,800
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,420. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,100 (52% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $427; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Fulton County, so 42050 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42050?
41.9
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$41,800
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$22,420
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42050 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hickman, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,800 20th percentile higher than 20% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,509housing units
1,509
Total Housing Units
1,232
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42050, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,256 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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