Ledbetter, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42058
Livingston County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,336
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,852
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ledbetter pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42058 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42058 covers 42.5 square miles in Ledbetter, Livingston County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,336 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42058 reports a modest median household income of $66,852 (12% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,552. The poverty rate is 22.2%, 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 $118,700 (25% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $1,110; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 42058 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 42058
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ledbetter, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42058.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 42058, Ledbetter, 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
2,336
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42058?
36.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
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?
$66,852
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$28,552
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42058 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Ledbetter, 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)
$66,852 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,060housing units
1,060
Total Housing Units
912
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
1977
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42058 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.7% | 149 |
| 2020 | +10.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 185 |
| 2022 | +0.8% | 186 |
| 2024 | – | 255 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 42058, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,263,000.
30
Businesses
341
Employees
$18.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 42058 vs 42029 →
ZIP 42058 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42003
Paducah (42003)
29,683 residents
- 42029 6,321
Calvert City (42029)
6,321 residents
- 62910 2,865
Brookport (62910)
2,865 residents
- 42058 2,336
Ledbetter (42058)
2,336 residents
- 42082 1,845
Symsonia (42082)
1,845 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42058 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42058 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42082
Symsonia (42082)
$67,000 median income
- 42058
Ledbetter (42058)
$66,852 median income
- 42029
Calvert City (42029)
$64,083 median income
- 62910
Brookport (62910)
$59,514 median income
- 42003
Paducah (42003)
$55,791 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42058 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42058, 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 (2,336 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 42058 in?
ZIP code 42058 (Ledbetter) is located in Livingston County, Kentucky. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42058?
ZIP code 42058 in Ledbetter, KY has a population of 2,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42058?
The median household income in ZIP 42058 is $66,852, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42058?
The median home value in ZIP 42058 is $118,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42058?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42058 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42058?
ZIP code 42058 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42058?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42058 are: Wholesale trade (5), Construction (4), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42058?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42058 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42058?
In ZIP code 42058, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42058?
In ZIP code 42058, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42058?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42058 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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