42343 ZIP Code — Fordsville, KY

Ohio County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42343 is located in Fordsville, Kentucky, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 77.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42343

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,531. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,658

population

77.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fordsville	Acceptable
Fordsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42368 Reynolds Station (5.2 mi) 42378 Whitesville (8.4 mi) 40119 Falls Of Rough (10.1 mi) 42366 Philpot (12.8 mi) 42347 Hartford (13 mi) 40111 Cloverport (13.8 mi) 40152 Mc Daniels (15 mi) 42348 Hawesville (16.1 mi) 40143 Hardinsburg (18.2 mi) 42303 Owensboro (19.6 mi) 47520 Cannelton (19.7 mi) 42351 Lewisport (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,658
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	77.78 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.6381
Longitude	-86.7203
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	63.6%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,658

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$44,531

Median household income

$19,386

Per capita income

$102,400

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	23.3%
18 and over	1,271	76.7%
65 and over	386	23.3%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Black or African American 7.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,527	91.9%
Black or African American	118	7.1%
Two or more races	12	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$44,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,400
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	53.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	9.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	90	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	66	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	115	19.9%
Households with children under 18	207	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	40.2%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	29.5%
Married	52.8%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.7%	15.2%
Divorced	22.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.7%
Kindergarten	57	21.5%
Elementary school	143	54.0%
High school	50	18.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Professional & management 17.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	50.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,528	92.2%
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)	1,658	100.0%
Born in same state	1,650	99.5%
Born in different state	1,196	72.1%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	388	23.4%
Italian	174	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	8.4%
English	30	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42343

What city is ZIP code 42343 in?

ZIP code 42343 is primarily assigned to Fordsville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42343 in?

ZIP code 42343 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42343?

23% of residents in ZIP code 42343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42343?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42343 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 42343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42343 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 42343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42343 in?

ZIP code 42343 observes the CST timezone.