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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
$61,063
Median income
$97,100
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fredonia 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
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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $34,950. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $97,100 (39% below the state average), median rent at $543 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 42411 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Caldwell 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 42411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fredonia, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42411.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42411?

41.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$34,950

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42411 ranks nationally

Fredonia, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,063 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

950

Total Housing Units

813

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$97,100

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Caldwell County

42445 standard
Princeton, KY
Pop: 11,331

Related Areas

Caldwell County Fredonia, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.