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 Moderate-density area
- $60,900
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dawson Springs pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,152. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,200 (42% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $560; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hopkins County, so 42408 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 42408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dawson Springs, KY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$26,152
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42408 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Dawson Springs, 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)
$60,900 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,990housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42408, 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 (6,737 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 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.
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