ZIP Code 42037 in Dycusburg, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Dycusburg, Kentucky
County:Crittenden County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:32:34 PM
Population:46 [See All]
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.1596, -88.1846
Land Area:0.056 sq mi
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42037 Dycusburg, KY - A Tiny Rural Hamlet

ZIP Code 42037, Dycusburg

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationCrittenden County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population46
Households15
PO Boxes1 Low Adoption (7%)
Median Age56.0 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 42064
Key Facts
  • Dycusburg is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery options for residents.
  • With just 46 people in 15 households, this is one of Kentucky's smallest communities with its own ZIP code.
  • The median age of 56 years indicates an older population with only 2 children under 18.
  • ZIP 42037 exists as a point location within the larger ZIP 42064, which handles most surrounding mail delivery.
  • The post office has only 1 PO Box, serving the immediate hamlet while the enclosing ZIP serves the broader area.

Community Overview

Dycusburg is a tiny hamlet in Crittenden County, Kentucky, where 46 people call home. The community sits along State Route 70 in western Kentucky, and it's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery here. Residents must pick up their mail at the small post office.

An Older Community

With a median age of 56, Dycusburg skews older than typical communities. Only 2 of the 46 residents are under 18. The 15 occupied homes average about 3 people each, suggesting multigenerational households or couples living together. More residents rent (9 households) than own (6 households).

Postal Services

The post office maintains just a single PO Box. This isn't because residents don't need mail service. It's because Dycusburg's ZIP code (42037) exists as a point location within the larger ZIP 42064. Most area residents likely receive mail through that surrounding ZIP. The Dycusburg post office serves a very localized need.

Local Character

Every adult resident over 25 was born in the United States. None hold a bachelor's degree. This is a working-class rural community where formal education takes a back seat to practical skills and local knowledge.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The only street in this ZIP is State Route 70, the state highway running through the hamlet.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42037 has 46 residents and 15 households (average 3.07 persons per household). The median age is 56.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.0% male and 37.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:46Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:16Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:821.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:15Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.07Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000181562617866610141516
Decennial Census29------------------46--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 56

Male Median Age: 55.5

Female Median Age: 56.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male200301100161604040
Female200010130014212000
Total400311230175816040
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3895.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*12.50%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:12.50%
Total:40100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2963.04%55.5 years
Females:1736.96%56.5 years
Total:46100%56.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:16100%
Total Native Population:16100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$40,526$43,092$37,500$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:16100.00%
Total:16100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16100%

Occupied Housing Units:1661.54%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1038.46%
Total Housing Units:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:26100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):16100.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:16100%
High school or higher:16100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:16100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:16100%
Has Health Insurance:16100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42037 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42037 is located in Crittenden County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 42037. It covers 0.056 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.056 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42038 | | 42036

Schools in ZIP Code 42037


We could not locate which school district 42037 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lyon County High School 209 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
District: Lyon County School DistrictNearby
Lyon County Elementary School 201 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
District: Lyon County School DistrictNearby
Lyon County Middle School 111 W. Fairview Avenue
Eddyville, KY 42038
District: Lyon County School DistrictNearby
Western Ky Education Center 374 New Bethel Church Rd
Fredonia, KY 42411
District: Lyon County School DistrictNearby
Eddyville Education Center 266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038
District: Lyon County School DistrictNearby
Titus Christian Prep School Inc 85 Sid Darnall Rd
Benton, KY 42025
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary School System 1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
District: Private SchoolNearby
New Covenant Christian Academy 218 College St
Hardin, KY 42048
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42037


West Kentucky Community And Technical College 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Type: Post Secondary
Murray State University 218 Wells Hall
Murray, KY 42071-3318
Type: Post Secondary
Madisonville Community College 2000 College Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
Type: Post Secondary
Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Dr.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Illinois College 3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Type: Post Secondary
Ross College-Hopkinsville 4001 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240-4948
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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