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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
$66,852
Median income
$118,700
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ledbetter pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,552. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.1%. Median home value sits at $118,700 (25% below the state average), median rent at $1,110 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 42058 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Livingston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42058?

36.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$28,552

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42058 ranks nationally

Ledbetter, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,852 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,060

Total Housing Units

912

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$118,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42058 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42058 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42029 Calvert City, KY 6,321 5.8 mi
62910 Brookport, IL 2,865 7.3 mi
42003 Paducah, KY 29,683 7.0 mi
42082 Symsonia, KY 1,845 9.9 mi

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Smithland, KY
Pop: 2,203
42045 standard
Grand Rivers, KY
Pop: 2,089
42078 standard
Salem, KY
Pop: 1,852
42028 standard
Burna, KY
Pop: 635
42083 standard
Tiline, KY
Pop: 446
42047 standard
Hampton, KY
Pop: 192

Related Areas

Livingston County Ledbetter, KY Kentucky

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.

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