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Cities in ZIP code 42408

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 42408. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 42408 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Dawson Springs, KY

Acceptable:

Dawson Spgs

Unacceptable:

Beulah, Carbondale, Charleston

Stats and Demographics for the 42408 ZIP Code

ZIP code 42408 is located in southwest Kentucky and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 42408 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also a slightly less than average number of single adults and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 42408 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 42408 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 42408 were primarily built in the 1970s or 1939 or earlier. Looking at 42408 real estate data, the median home value of $63,800 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 42408 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 42408 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 42408 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $37,781 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 42408 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 42408 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 42408 can expect to fall in that range. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.

For more information, see Dawson Springs, KY household income.

Schools and Education

The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.

Schools in ZIP Code 42408

ZIP Code 42408 is in the Dawson Springs Independent School District. There are 2 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 42408.