PlainZIP

Dawson Springs, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42408

Hopkins County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,737
20/sq mi
$60,900
Median income
$92,200
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, home to 6,737 residents across 333.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42408 reports a modest median household income of $60,900 (2% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,152. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $92,200 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $560 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 42408 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hopkins 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 42408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dawson Springs, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42408.

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 42408, Dawson Springs, 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

6,737

Population

333.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42408?

42.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$60,900

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$26,152

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42408 ranks nationally

Dawson Springs, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,900 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,990

Total Housing Units

2,246

Occupied Units

744

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$92,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$560

Median Rent

1973

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

+21.1%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42408 have increased 21.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.8% 176
2020 +2.6% 181
2021 +5.7% 191
2022 +21.1% 232
2024 – 288

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 42408, employing approximately 650 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,649,000.

52

Businesses

650

Employees

$28.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 19.2%
Manufacturing 5 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.7%
Finance and insurance 4 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.7%
Construction 3 5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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42453 Saint Charles, KY 532 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

Hopkins County Dawson Springs, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42408 in? ▼
ZIP code 42408 (Dawson Springs) is located in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Hopkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hopkins-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42408? ▼
ZIP code 42408 in Dawson Springs, KY has a population of 6,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42408? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42408 is $60,900, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42408? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42408 is $92,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42408? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42408 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42408? ▼
ZIP code 42408 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42408? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42408 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Manufacturing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42408? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42408 increased by 21.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 42408? ▼
In ZIP code 42408, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 42408? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42408 is 30.3 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 42408? ▼
In ZIP code 42408, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42408? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42408 is 20.2% 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.