ZIP Code 42456 in Slaughters, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Slaughters, Kentucky
Counties:Webster County[Primary]
Hopkins County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:46:27 PM
Population:1,691 [See All]
Area Code:270
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.5148, -87.4982
Land Area:69.116 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42456 has 1,691 residents and 656 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,691Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,423Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,630Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:24.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,577Source: Census ACS
Households:656Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$161,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.59Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,0431,7551,4381,2231,4131,3341,3491,2961,4281,2801,2861,2931,423
Decennial Census1,690------------------1,691------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 42

Male Median Age: 40.4

Female Median Age: 43.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male46727259355241466441516172653226714
Female43714847442754564636476982704529912
Total89143120106797995102110779813015413577551626
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,62997.37%
Black:70.42%
Hispanic:*251.49%
Asian:20.12%
American Indian:10.06%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:90.54%
Total:1,673100%
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:85650.62%40.4 years
Females:83549.38%43.3 years
Total:1,691100%42.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,40598.74%
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:181.26%
Total Population:1,423100%
Total Native Population:1,40598.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:181.26%
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 $61,577, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $14,327 (30.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,459. Family households earn a median of $75,179 versus $58,594 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,585). By gender, male median income is $61,446 and female is $62,841, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $1,395 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.9%).

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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$47,250$36,354$47,930$47,931$45,341$34,810$40,388$37,162$44,118$43,819$51,186$56,947$61,577
Median Family Income$54,926$49,000$55,313$59,412$57,891$50,870$53,092$51,786$57,237$50,147$53,929$56,953$75,179
Median NonFamily Income$29,375$26,250$29,063$22,045$22,024$20,964$22,500$22,143$26,053$36,494$50,110$56,597$58,594
Median Male Income$63,438$56,875$44,702$44,464$0$46,250$45,000$47,917$50,278$50,129$53,077$59,167$61,446
Median Female Income$26,700$27,102$32,656$30,875$0$31,167$31,818$31,053$31,625$33,750$61,875$61,500$62,841
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:70056.63%
Unemployed:231.86%
Not In Labor Force:51341.50%
Total:1,236100%
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:22932.71%
Service:10214.57%
Sales and Office:12217.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:101.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:23733.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:700100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $161,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $66,300 (69.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,200. The median gross rent is $980, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $533 (119.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $492. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.75% (59.05% with a mortgage, 40.95% free-and-clear) and renters 14.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.61%, which is far lower than the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$94,800$94,100$104,100$102,300$97,200$90,300$86,900$89,500$92,900$106,300$122,000$147,500$161,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1514.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:1110.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:7574.26%
Total:101100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$447$445$525$656$448$435$435$482$488$488$844$965$980
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):35950.63%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):24935.12%
Renter Occupied:10114.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:709100%

Occupied Housing Units:70997.39%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):192.61%
Total Housing Units:728100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:53072.80%
Multi-Family Units:101.37%
Other Units:18825.82%
Total Housing Units:728100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.50%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 17.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.44%). College enrollment is 16.91%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:484.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:716.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):55148.67%
Some college, no degree:19917.58%
Associate's degree:847.42%
Bachelor's degree:11910.51%
Graduate or professional degree:605.30%
Total:1,132100%
High school or higher:1,01389.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17915.81%
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:1,11965.29%
Public Insurance:56532.96%
No Insurance:301.75%
Total:1,714100%
Has Health Insurance:1,68498.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.7%12.3%14.0%8.5%5.8%5.6%5.3%4.4%5.6%25.4%19.4%21.1%17.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:176.25%
Kindergarten:4215.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11040.44%
High school (grades 9-12):5720.96%
College or graduate school:4616.91%
Total:272100%
Early Childhood:5921.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):20976.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42456 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 91 people with an annual payroll of $4,000,000. USPS data shows 632 residential mailboxes and 8 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:632Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:8Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:747Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:632Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$924,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,000,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:91Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42456 is located in Webster County, Kentucky, within the Henderson, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25775) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 57,366 people, about 2.95% of whom live in ZIP Code 42456. It covers 69.116 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.511 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Henderson, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:25775Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:57,366Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:69.116 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.511 sq miSource: 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:2171130Source: Census
Place Name:Slaughters city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42457 | | 42455

Schools in ZIP Code 42456


We could not locate which school district 42456 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.

Sebree Elementary School 61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
Webster County Middle School 1928 US Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
Webster County High School 1922 US Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
Dixon Elementary School 277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
Webster County Area Technology Center 325 State Rt. 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
District: UnknownNearby
Grace Baptist School 735 Lenin Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ The King Catholic School 1500 Kingsway Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School 628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42456


Madisonville Community College 2000 College Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
Type: Post Secondary
Henderson Community College 2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420-4699
Type: Post Secondary
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
Owensboro Community And Technical College 4800 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
Type: Post Secondary
Brescia University 717 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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