Wickliffe, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42087
Ballard County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,419
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,802
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wickliffe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42087 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42087 covers 181.9 square miles in Wickliffe, Ballard County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,419 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42087 reports a modest median household income of $58,802 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,080. The poverty rate is 25.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $143,500 (10% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $729; 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Ballard County, so 42087 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 42087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wickliffe, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42087.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 42087, Wickliffe, 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
2,419
Population
181.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42087?
42.5
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$58,802
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,080
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42087 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Wickliffe, 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)
$58,802 Top 46% higher than 54% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,032housing units
1,032
Total Housing Units
865
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$729
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 42087, employing approximately 852 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,102,000.
49
Businesses
852
Employees
$58.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.1% |
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 42087 vs 42023 →
ZIP 42087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42053
Kevil (42053)
4,931 residents
- 42023
Bardwell (42023)
2,422 residents
- 42087
Wickliffe (42087)
2,419 residents
- 42056
La Center (42056)
1,982 residents
- 42024 1,490
Barlow (42024)
1,490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42087 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42053
Kevil (42053)
$80,765 median income
- 42023
Bardwell (42023)
$63,229 median income
- 42087
Wickliffe (42087)
$58,802 median income
- 42056
La Center (42056)
$56,776 median income
- 42024
Barlow (42024)
$46,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42087 ranks #3 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 42087, 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 (2,419 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 42087 in?
ZIP code 42087 (Wickliffe) is located in Ballard County, Kentucky. Ballard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ballard-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42087?
ZIP code 42087 in Wickliffe, KY has a population of 2,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42087?
The median household income in ZIP 42087 is $58,802, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42087?
The median home value in ZIP 42087 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42087 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42087?
ZIP code 42087 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42087 are: Retail trade (9), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Manufacturing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42087?
In ZIP code 42087, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 42087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42087 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42087?
In ZIP code 42087, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42087 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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