Fredonia, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42411
Caldwell County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,656
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,063
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fredonia 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
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42411 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42411 covers 223.8 square miles in Fredonia, Caldwell County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,656 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42411 reports a modest median household income of $61,063 (2% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,950. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,100 (39% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $543; owner occupancy is 89.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Caldwell County, so 42411 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 42411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fredonia, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42411.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 42411, Fredonia, 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
1,656
Population
223.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42411?
41.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$61,063
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,950
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42411 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Fredonia, 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)
$61,063 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
950housing units
950
Total Housing Units
813
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,100
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$543
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 42411, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,977,000.
26
Businesses
180
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
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 42411 vs 42055 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42055 | Kuttawa, KY | 2,609 | 12.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42411, 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 (1,656 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 42411 in?
ZIP code 42411 (Fredonia) is located in Caldwell County, Kentucky. Caldwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caldwell-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42411?
ZIP code 42411 in Fredonia, KY has a population of 1,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42411?
The median household income in ZIP 42411 is $61,063, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42411?
The median home value in ZIP 42411 is $97,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42411?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42411 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42411?
ZIP code 42411 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42411?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42411 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42411?
In ZIP code 42411, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 42411?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42411 is 31.2 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 42411?
In ZIP code 42411, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42411?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42411 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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