ZIP Code 42463 in Wheatcroft, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Wheatcroft, Kentucky
County:Webster County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:46:39 PM
Population:109 [See All]
Area Code:270
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.4833, -87.8645
Land Area:1.532 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42463 has 109 residents and 54 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 52.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is 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 Other / Two or More Races (1.8%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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:109Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:120Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:71.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$42,321Source: Census ACS
Households:54Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$70,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.02Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--17412913111711383735585115160137120
Decennial Census156------------------109------
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: 52.7

Male Median Age: 52.1

Female Median Age: 54.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male161402640183737013
Female021227242143547231
Total182629882212612714244
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10598.13%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:21.87%
Total:107100%
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:5752.29%52.1 years
Females:5247.71%54.7 years
Total:109100%52.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:120100.00%
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:120100%
Total Native Population:120100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $42,321, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $14,901 (26.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,321. Family households earn a median of $82,639 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,639). By gender, male median income is $53,194 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $53,194 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is markedly below 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 Production (60.3%).

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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$57,222$44,500$45,673$26,875$0$22,500$0$0$0$35,250$35,625$42,679$42,321
Median Family Income$147,500$85,833$47,188$48,542$49,375$49,063$48,125$0$59,000$38,750$53,750$50,000$82,639
Median NonFamily Income$44,583$41,250$42,500$21,875$0$0$2,499$2,499$0$0$0$2,499$0
Median Male Income$69,375$53,125$47,083$46,111$0$0$0$0$34,750$34,000$48,036$50,179$53,194
Median Female Income$17,750$20,714$20,417$21,042$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
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:5852.25%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:5347.75%
Total:111100%
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:46.90%
Service:1322.41%
Sales and Office:610.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3560.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:58100%
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 $70,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $6,400 (10.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,300. The median gross rent is $783, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $458 (140.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $783. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.02% (28.26% with a mortgage, 71.74% free-and-clear) and renters 26.98% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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$63,600$31,300$30,000$29,000$38,800$29,400$36,900$29,200$42,700$42,500$61,000$66,800$70,000
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 $999:847.06%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$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:952.94%
Total:17100%
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$325$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$738$783
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1320.63%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3352.38%
Renter Occupied:1726.98%
Total Occupied Housing Units:63100%

Occupied Housing Units:6391.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):68.70%
Total Housing Units:69100%
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:69100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:69100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%), down 3.60 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (40.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:22.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5357.61%
Some college, no degree:1314.13%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:2426.09%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:92100%
High school or higher:9097.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2426.09%
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:5340.15%
Public Insurance:7758.33%
No Insurance:21.52%
Total:132100%
Has Health Insurance:13098.48%
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 Poverty3.6%3.3%3.4%22.2%16.7%17.4%22.7%29.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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:00.00%
Kindergarten:533.33%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):426.67%
High school (grades 9-12):640.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:15100%
Early Childhood:533.33%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42463 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:54Source: 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 42463 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 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 42463. It covers 1.532 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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:1.532 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 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:2182200Source: Census
Place Name:Wheatcroft city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42464 | | 42462

Schools in ZIP Code 42463


We could not locate which school district 42463 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.

Clay Elementary School 210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
Webster County Area Technology Center 325 State Rt. 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
District: UnknownNearby
Dixon Elementary School 277 State Rt 1340
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
Webster County Middle School 1928 US Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
District: Webster County School DistrictNearby
John Paul Ii Catholic School 307 S Church St
Morganfield, KY 42437
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ The King Catholic School 1500 Kingsway Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431
District: Private SchoolNearby
Grace Baptist School 735 Lenin Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42463


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
University Of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Illinois College 3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
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

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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