Hawesville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42348
Hancock County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,810
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hawesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42348 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42348 (Hawesville, KY) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 42348 covers 288.0 square miles in Hawesville, Hancock County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,810 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42348 reports a modest median household income of $56,500 (5% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,389. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,900 (24% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $630; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Hancock County, so 42348 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 42348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hawesville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42348.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 42348, Hawesville, 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
4,810
Population
288.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42348?
42.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
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?
$56,500
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,389
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42348 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hawesville, 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)
$56,500 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,192housing units
2,192
Total Housing Units
2,046
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$630
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 42348, employing approximately 1,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,453,000.
68
Businesses
1,581
Employees
$122.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.9% |
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 42348 vs 42368 →
ZIP 42348 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42348
Hawesville (42348)
4,810 residents
- 42351
Lewisport (42351)
3,851 residents
- 40111 1,682
Cloverport (40111)
1,682 residents
- 42368 1,325
Reynolds Station (42368)
1,325 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42348 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42348 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42351
Lewisport (42351)
$76,213 median income
- 42368
Reynolds Station (42368)
$76,208 median income
- 42348
Hawesville (42348)
$56,500 median income
- 40111
Cloverport (40111)
$41,576 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42348 ranks #3 of 4 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 42348, 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 (4,810 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 42348 in?
ZIP code 42348 (Hawesville) is located in Hancock County, Kentucky. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42348?
ZIP code 42348 in Hawesville, KY has a population of 4,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42348?
The median household income in ZIP 42348 is $56,500, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42348?
The median home value in ZIP 42348 is $120,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42348 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42348?
ZIP code 42348 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 1,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42348 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42348?
In ZIP code 42348, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 42348?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42348 is 25.3 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 42348?
In ZIP code 42348, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42348 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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