42038 ZIP Code — Eddyville, KY

Lyon County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42038 is located in Eddyville, Kentucky, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 86.68 square miles and serves a population of 6,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42038

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,816. 41% 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 23 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 42038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,091

population

86.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eddyville	Acceptable
Eddyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42055 Kuttawa (6.2 mi) 42411 Fredonia (10.6 mi) 42445 Princeton (11.2 mi) 42045 Grand Rivers (14.5 mi) 42044 Gilbertsville (14.7 mi) 42083 Tiline (16.4 mi) 42211 Cadiz (17.7 mi) 42064 Marion (18 mi) 42215 Cerulean (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,091
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	86.68 sq mi
Water area	10.82 sq mi
Latitude	37.0447
Longitude	-88.0206
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	48.6%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,091

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$60,816

Median household income

$26,796

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,593

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

5–9

207

10–14

132

180

15–19

115

201

20–24

128

563

25–34

357

490

35–44

311

558

45–54

355

264

55–59

168

294

60–64

186

492

65–74

313

214

75–84

136

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	812	13.3%
18 and over	5,279	86.7%
65 and over	1,223	20.1%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Black or African American 7%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,468	88.8%
Black or African American	433	7%
Two or more races	121	2%
Hispanic or Latino	70	1.1%
Other race	29	0.5%
Asian	26	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$60,816

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,078	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	116	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	399	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	513	24.4%
Households with children under 18	510	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	783	37.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	16.2%
Married	38.9%	53.4%
Separated	1.4%	1.9%
Widowed	7.5%	10.7%
Divorced	12.1%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	6.6%
Kindergarten	14	1.6%
Elementary school	383	43.0%
High school	287	32.2%
College / grad school	148	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Public administration 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	545	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.4%
Under 18	29.8%
18–64 years	38.5%
65 and over	56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,861	96.2%
Spanish	28	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,937	97.5%
Born in same state	5,919	97.2%
Born in different state	3,855	63.3%
Foreign born	18	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	154	2.5%
Not a US citizen	50	32.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,490	24.5%
Arab	617	10.1%
Italian	501	8.2%
Polish	27	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.3%
German	14	0.2%
Irish	11	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42038

What city is ZIP code 42038 in?

ZIP code 42038 is primarily assigned to Eddyville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42038 in?

ZIP code 42038 falls within Lyon County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42038?

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

Does ZIP code 42038 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 42038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 42038 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 42038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42038?

The median home value in ZIP code 42038 is $168,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 42038 in?

ZIP code 42038 observes the CST timezone.