Providence, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42450
Webster County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,063
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,710
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Providence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42450 covers 154.5 square miles in Providence, Webster County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,063 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42450 reports a modest median household income of $54,710 (8% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,987. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,300 (51% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $691; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Webster County, so 42450 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 42450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 42450, Providence, 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
4,063
Population
154.5
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42450?
42.9
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$54,710
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,987
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42450 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Providence, 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)
$54,710 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,962housing units
1,962
Total Housing Units
1,689
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,300
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$691
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 42450, employing approximately 536 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,637,000.
59
Businesses
536
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.1% |
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 42450 vs 42441 →
ZIP 42450 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42450
Providence (42450)
4,063 residents
- 42409
Dixon (42409)
2,586 residents
- 42404
Clay (42404)
2,569 residents
- 42441 1,594
Nebo (42441)
1,594 residents
- 42463 156
Wheatcroft (42463)
156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42450 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42404
Clay (42404)
$61,293 median income
- 42409
Dixon (42409)
$60,000 median income
- 42450
Providence (42450)
$54,710 median income
- 42441
Nebo (42441)
$54,219 median income
- 42463
Wheatcroft (42463)
$36,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42450 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42450, 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 (4,063 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 42450 in?
ZIP code 42450 (Providence) is located in Webster County, Kentucky. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42450?
ZIP code 42450 in Providence, KY has a population of 4,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42450?
The median household income in ZIP 42450 is $54,710, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42450?
The median home value in ZIP 42450 is $77,300, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42450 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42450?
ZIP code 42450 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42450 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (10), Wholesale trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42450?
In ZIP code 42450, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 42450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42450 is 29.4 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 42450?
In ZIP code 42450, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42450 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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