ZIP Code 42457 in Smith Mills, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Smith Mills, Kentucky
County:Henderson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:34:59 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.8117, -87.7728
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42457 - Smith Mills, KY

ZIP Code 42457, Smith Mills

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHenderson County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points58 (1 homes, 5 businesses)
PO Boxes52
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 42420
Key Facts
  • Smith Mills is a PO Box ZIP code serving Henderson County, Kentucky.
  • The post office maintains 52 PO Boxes at this location.
  • One street route operates along State Route 136 West.
  • Five businesses maintain addresses in this ZIP code.
  • The area doesn't have a defined land measurement, indicating a point-based service zone.
  • This ZIP has both city carrier routes and general delivery service.

Postal Service Pattern

The ZIP serves a sparse population spread across the area between Robards and the Vanderburgh County line. Five local businesses maintain addresses here, and one named building appears in postal records. The post office's carrier delivery indicator shows limited home delivery service, which is common for crossroads communities where scattered settlement patterns make centralized box service more practical.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street route follows State Route 136 West, suggesting this is a highway-oriented service point rather than a traditional town grid. The limited street infrastructure reflects a rural crossroads pattern where the post office serves as a gathering point for scattered residences along the county road network.

Nearby Areas

Howell Poplar Grove Western Terrace Hilltop Glenwood

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42457 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:45Source: 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 42457 is located in Henderson County, Kentucky, within the Henderson, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25775) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 42457. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Henderson, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:25775Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Evansville-Henderson, IN-KY MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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


42458 | | 42456

Schools in ZIP Code 42457


We could not locate which school district 42457 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.

A B Chandler Elementary School 11215 US 60 W
Corydon, KY 42406
District: Henderson County School DistrictNearby
Cairo Elementary School 10694 Hwy 41-A
Henderson, KY 42420
District: Henderson County School DistrictNearby
Marrs Elementary School 9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
District: Mount Vernon Metropolitan School DistrictNearby
Uniontown Elementary School 401 Walnut St
Uniontown, KY 42461
District: Union County School DistrictNearby
Jefferson Elementary School 1000 S. Alves Street
Henderson, KY 42420
District: Henderson County School DistrictNearby
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School 628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Matthew Elementary School 401 Mulberry St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Philip School 3420 Saint Phillips Rd S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42457


Henderson Community College 2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420-4699
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
Type: Post Secondary
Rogers Academy Of Hair Design 221 Main Street
Evansville, IN 47708
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47722
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville 3501 First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710-3398
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville 227 N. Green River Road
Evansville, IN 47715-2405
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov