ZIP Code 42408
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Dawson Springs · Hopkins County · Kentucky
- Population
- 6,737
- Median income
- $60,900
- Median home value
- $92,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 7.8%
- Land area
- 333.5 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 42408 in Dawson Springs, Kentucky has a population of 6,737. The median household income is $60,900, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $92,200, 67% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 333.5 square miles in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky. The area is home to 6,737 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42408 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42408 sits at $60,900 (2% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,152. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. 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, a direct signal of whether 42408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hopkins County, so you can benchmark 42408 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42408.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 42408?
42.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$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
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?
2,990
Total Housing Units
2,246
Occupied Units
744
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42408 vs 42453 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42453 | Saint Charles, KY | 532 | 5.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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