42348 ZIP Code — Hawesville, KY

Hancock County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42348 is located in Hawesville, Kentucky, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 104.17 square miles and serves a population of 4,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42348

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 $129,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,438. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,986

population

104.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hawesville	Acceptable
Hawesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47520 Cannelton (6.4 mi) 42351 Lewisport (6.6 mi) 47588 Troy (8.9 mi) 47615 Grandview (10.7 mi) 42368 Reynolds Station (11 mi) 40111 Cloverport (11.6 mi) 47586 Tell City (11.7 mi) 42355 Maceo (12.2 mi) 40170 Stephensport (13.1 mi) 42366 Philpot (13.9 mi) 47611 Chrisney (15.1 mi) 47550 Lamar (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,986
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	104.17 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	37.8686
Longitude	-86.7657
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	43.4%	41.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	23.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,986

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$71,438

Median household income

$31,502

Per capita income

$129,300

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,909

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

111

230

5–9

194

186

10–14

157

148

15–19

124

131

20–24

111

342

25–34

289

306

35–44

258

376

45–54

317

258

55–59

217

111

60–64

246

65–74

207

196

75–84

165

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,158	23.2%
18 and over	3,828	76.8%
65 and over	895	18.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,862	97%
Two or more races	89	1.8%
Black or African American	32	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.6%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	41.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	23.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$71,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,300
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	4.9%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,097	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	182	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	333	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	339	17.4%
Households with children under 18	656	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	575	29.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	23.2%
Married	54.3%	60.1%
Separated	0.9%	3.4%
Widowed	5.5%	5.1%
Divorced	12.1%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	2.8%
Kindergarten	144	13.0%
Elementary school	525	47.5%
High school	213	19.3%
College / grad school	192	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.3%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Information 1.5%

Other services 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	437	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,744	95.1%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,971	99.7%
Born in same state	4,971	99.7%
Born in different state	3,757	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.3%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	658	13.2%
Italian	475	9.5%
French	347	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	0.6%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42348

What city is ZIP code 42348 in?

ZIP code 42348 is primarily assigned to Hawesville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42348 in?

ZIP code 42348 falls within Hancock County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42348 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 42348 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42348 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 42348 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42348?

The median home value in ZIP code 42348 is $129,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 42348?

ZIP code 42348 has an estimated population of 4,986 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42348 in?

ZIP code 42348 observes the CST timezone.