42409 ZIP Code — Dixon, KY

Webster County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42409 is located in Dixon, Kentucky, within Webster County. It covers approximately 81.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42409

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 42409 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,397

population

81.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42409 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42409

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42409. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dixon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42404 Clay (9.3 mi) 42455 Sebree (9.8 mi) 42450 Providence (9.9 mi) 42436 Manitou (10.6 mi) 42456 Slaughters (10.8 mi) 42413 Hanson (14.4 mi) 42452 Robards (14.9 mi) 42437 Morganfield (15.2 mi) 42462 Waverly (16.8 mi) 42406 Corydon (17.1 mi) 42459 Sturgis (18 mi) 42431 Madisonville (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,397
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	233

Geography
Land area	81.04 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	37.5245
Longitude	-87.6943
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	48.3%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,397

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$28,774

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

763

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

177

25–34

161

233

35–44

211

164

45–54

148

102

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	18.4%
18 and over	1,955	81.6%
65 and over	374	15.6%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Black or African American 4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,249	93.1%
Black or African American	96	4%
Two or more races	28	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
Other race	16	0.7%
Asian	6	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	147	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	220	27.0%
Households with children under 18	235	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	34.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	22.1%
Married	43.7%	46.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.9%
Widowed	2.3%	8.3%
Divorced	17.5%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	7.3%
Kindergarten	4	0.9%
Elementary school	194	44.1%
High school	177	40.2%
College / grad school	33	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.4%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	34.5%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,295	95.7%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,342	97.7%
Born in same state	2,336	97.5%
Born in different state	1,689	70.5%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.3%
Not a US citizen	19	34.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	275	11.5%
Arab	262	10.9%
Italian	239	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.8%
Polish	12	0.5%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42409

What city is ZIP code 42409 in?

ZIP code 42409 is primarily assigned to Dixon, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42409 in?

ZIP code 42409 falls within Webster County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42409?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42409 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42409 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 42409 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42409?

The median home value in ZIP code 42409 is $129,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 42409?

ZIP code 42409 has an estimated population of 2,397 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42409 in?

ZIP code 42409 observes the CST timezone.