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Sebree, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42455

Webster County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,376
17/sq mi
$68,324
Median income
$114,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sebree pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42455 covers 197.4 square miles in Sebree, Webster County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,376 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42455 reports a modest median household income of $68,324 (15% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,111. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $114,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 42455 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Webster 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 42455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sebree, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42455.

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 42455, Sebree, 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

3,376

Population

197.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42455?

29.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$68,324

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$21,111

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42455 ranks nationally

Sebree, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,324 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,206

Total Housing Units

1,093

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$114,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 42455, employing approximately 544 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,915,000.

56

Businesses

544

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 17.9%
Construction 8 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.5%
Manufacturing 6 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.9%
Finance and insurance 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.4%

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 42455 vs 42452 →

ZIP 42455 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42455 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42452 Robards, KY 2,141 7.0 mi
42456 Slaughters, KY 1,690 5.7 mi
42322 Beech Grove, KY 47 8.2 mi
42413 Hanson, KY 3,118 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Webster County

42450 standard
Providence, KY
Pop: 4,063
42409 standard
Dixon, KY
Pop: 2,586
42404 standard
Clay, KY
Pop: 2,569
42456 standard
Slaughters, KY
Pop: 1,690
42463 standard
Wheatcroft, KY
Pop: 156

Related Areas

Webster County Sebree, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42455 in? ▼
ZIP code 42455 (Sebree) 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 42455? ▼
ZIP code 42455 in Sebree, KY has a population of 3,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42455 is $68,324, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42455 is $114,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42455 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42455? ▼
ZIP code 42455 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42455 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42455? ▼
In ZIP code 42455, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 42455? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42455 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42455? ▼
In ZIP code 42455, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42455 is 8.5% 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.