42023 ZIP Code — Bardwell, KY

Carlisle County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42023 is located in Bardwell, Kentucky, within Carlisle County. It covers approximately 95.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($51,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,398

population

95.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bardwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42021 Arlington (6 mi) 42032 Columbus (7.9 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (7.9 mi) 42035 Cunningham (8 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (11.7 mi) 42031 Clinton (12.7 mi) 42024 Barlow (14.3 mi) 63834 Charleston (14.6 mi) 42069 Melber (15 mi) 42056 La Center (16 mi) 42053 Kevil (16.4 mi) 62963 Mound City (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,398
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	95.00 sq mi
Water area	2.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.8653
Longitude	-89.0165
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	25.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	10.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	5.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,398

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$34,062

Per capita income

$89,700

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

891

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

159

140

35–44

143

124

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	560	23.4%
18 and over	1,838	76.6%
65 and over	527	22.0%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,236	92.5%
Two or more races	86	3.6%
Black or African American	28	1.2%
Asian	21	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
Other race	15	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	25.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	10.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	5.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 13.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	13.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,700
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	469	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	85	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	118	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	220	24.7%
Households with children under 18	312	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	42.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	25.2%
Married	51.9%	49.2%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%
Widowed	4.9%	10.7%
Divorced	14.3%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	12.6%
Kindergarten	5	0.9%
Elementary school	244	42.7%
High school	129	22.6%
College / grad school	122	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Construction 10.2%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 56.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,226	92.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,373	99.0%
Born in same state	2,347	97.9%
Born in different state	1,588	66.2%
Foreign born	26	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.0%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	679	28.3%
Arab	176	7.3%
Italian	148	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1%
Polish	8	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42023

What city is ZIP code 42023 in?

ZIP code 42023 is primarily assigned to Bardwell, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42023 in?

ZIP code 42023 falls within Carlisle County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42023?

27% of residents in ZIP code 42023 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42023 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 42023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42023?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42023?

The median home value in ZIP code 42023 is $89,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 42023 in?

ZIP code 42023 observes the CST timezone.