ZIP Code 42356 in Maple Mount, KY

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Maple Mount, Kentucky
County:Daviess County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:03:17 AM
Population:68 [See All]
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.6796, -87.3266
Land Area:0.045 sq mi
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42356 Maple Mount, KY - Ursuline Sisters Religious Community

ZIP Code 42356, Maple Mount

University Unique ZIP
LocationDaviess County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population68
Households1
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Median Age78.2 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 42301
Key Facts
  • This ZIP serves the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, a Catholic religious community with 68 elderly residents
  • With a median age of 78.2 years, this is one of the oldest communities by age in the PO Box classified ZIP system
  • All 68 residents share one household unit, creating a 68:1 population-to-household ratio typical of communal living
  • Despite PO Box classification, the community has rural route delivery with zero PO Boxes, an unusual configuration
  • 61 of 68 residents live in noninstitutionalized group quarters, indicating shared convent housing
  • Education levels reach 100% bachelor's degree or higher among adults, reflecting the educational mission of religious orders

Community Overview

ZIP code 42356 serves the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, a Catholic religious community in Daviess County, Kentucky. This small campus houses 68 residents, nearly all living in communal group quarters. With a median age of 78.2 years, this is an elderly religious community.

How Mail Works at Maple Mount

Mail delivery operates through a single rural route serving Cummings Road, where the convent campus is located. Unlike typical PO Box classified ZIPs, this community has rural carrier delivery. The post office maintains no PO Boxes. All 68 residents share one household unit, resulting in a population-to-household ratio of 68:1.

Population Characteristics

Of the 68 residents, 61 live in noninstitutionalized group quarters (the convent residence). The remaining 7 may live in separate housing on the property. This pattern is characteristic of religious communities where members live together under a common rule. Education levels are exceptional: 100% of adults 25 and over hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Postal Classification

Maple Mount functions as a community post office (facility code C) without city carrier delivery. The ZIP was established before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. This point location falls within the boundaries of ZIP 42301 (Owensboro), the larger service area. Despite its PO Box classification, the community receives direct rural route delivery, making it an unusual case where institutional residents don't rely on post office boxes.

Mailing Address Format

Mail is addressed to:

Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph
[Recipient Name]
Cummings Road
Maple Mount, KY 42356

Street Name Patterns

Single Road Campus

Single road serves entire religious campus.

Nearby Areas

Kathleen / Jeannette
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42356 has 68 residents and 1 households (average 7.00 persons per household). The median age is 78.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 10.3% male and 89.7% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (1.5%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, 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:68Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:181Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,511.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:7.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1091211311299198969210494253231181
Decennial Census83------------------68------
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: 78.2

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 78.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male010020010000030000
Female0000100203121588921
Total0100300303121888921
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6496.97%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*11.52%
Asian:11.52%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:66100%
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:710.29%36.5 years
Females:6189.71%78.9 years
Total:68100%78.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13373.48%
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:4826.52%
Total Population:181100%
Total Native Population:13373.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:4826.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,417), 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 well under the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 11.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$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
Median Male Income$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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2111.60%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:16088.40%
Total:181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:21100.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:21100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

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):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:8044.20%
Graduate or professional degree:10155.80%
Total:181100%
High school or higher:181100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:181100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:12849.04%
Public Insurance:13350.96%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:261100%
Has Health Insurance:261100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42356 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:52Source: 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 42356 is located in Daviess County, Kentucky, within the Owensboro, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36980) and Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 112,322 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 42356. It covers 0.045 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Owensboro, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:36980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:112,322Source: Census
MSA:Owensboro, KY MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.045 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7177.44 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


42361 | | 42355

Schools in ZIP Code 42356


We could not locate which school district 42356 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.

West Louisville Elementary School 8400 Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Daviess County School DistrictNearby
Sorgho Elementary School 5390 Ky Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Daviess County School DistrictNearby
Apollo High School 2280 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Daviess County School DistrictNearby
Audubon Elementary School 300 Worthington Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Daviess County School DistrictNearby
Heritage Park High School 3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Daviess County School DistrictNearby
Valor Traditional Academy 550 Worthington Rd
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Owensboro Catholic High School 1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42356


Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro 410 Southtown Boulevard Ste. 6
Owensboro, KY 42303
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Wesleyan College 3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Type: Post Secondary
Brescia University 717 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
Type: Post Secondary
Owensboro Community And Technical College 4800 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
Type: Post Secondary
Henderson Community College 2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420-4699
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville 227 N. Green River Road
Evansville, IN 47715
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 January 1, 2026.

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