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Caldwell County
Fredonia, KY
42411
42411 ZIP Code — Fredonia, KY
Caldwell County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42411 is located in
Fredonia ,
Kentucky ,
within Caldwell County .
It covers approximately 78.78 square miles and serves a population of
2,082 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42411
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 $88,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,977. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 27 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 a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 42411 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,082
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
78.78 sq mi
Water area
0.83 sq mi
Latitude
37.1975
Longitude
-88.0403
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
51.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
29.0%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
14.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.7%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$58,977
Median household income
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 557 26.8% 18 and over 1,525 73.2% 65 and over 379 18.2% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 2,071 99.5% Black or African American 11 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
51.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
29.0%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
14.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.7%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 19.4% $50k–$75k 13.0% $75k–$100k 15.8% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $58,977
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,000 Median rent / month $747 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.7% Vacant 14.8% Single-family detached 84.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.7% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.5% 2000–2009 17.1% 1990–1999 8.5% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 17.3% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 10.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 34.4% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 14.2% 5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 14.2% 2 vehicles 41.3% 3 or more 43.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 15.9% Electricity 49.0% Propane / LP gas 27.6% Fuel oil 0.1% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 457 58.7% Cohabiting couple 25 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 207 26.6% Female householder, no spouse 90 11.6% Households with children under 18 259 33.2% Households with seniors (65+) 256 32.9% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.7% 21.5% Married 53.4% 58.9% Separated 0.6% 5.6% Widowed 5.6% 5.1% Divorced 12.7% 8.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.6% Bachelor's or higher 14.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 47 9.8% Kindergarten 9 1.9% Elementary school 200 41.5% High school 169 35.1% College / grad school 57 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Public administration
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Professional & management
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 20.8% Sales & office 12.2% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 30.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.4% Government 20.2% Self-employed 10.2% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.2% Carpool 11.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.0% Work from home 1.1% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.0% Retirement income 29.8% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 0.1% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 46.0% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 33.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 25.8% Fair or poor health 23.1% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 15.8% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 51.9% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 182 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 33.8% Under 18 18.5% 18–64 years 33.2% 65 and over 57.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.8% Public insurance 45.7% No insurance 7.4% Uninsured under 19 13.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,929 92.7% 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) 2,082 100.0% Born in same state 2,082 100.0% Born in different state 1,619 77.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 307 14.7% Arab 262 12.6%
Ancestry Count % French 181 8.7% English 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42411
What city is ZIP code 42411 in?
ZIP code 42411 is primarily assigned to Fredonia, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42411 in?
ZIP code 42411 falls within Caldwell County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 42411 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42411 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42411?
19% of residents in ZIP code 42411 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42411?
15% 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 42411 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 42411 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 42411 in?
ZIP code 42411 observes the CST timezone.
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