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Fulton County
Hickman, KY
42050
42050 ZIP Code — Hickman, KY
Fulton County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42050 is located in
Hickman ,
Kentucky ,
within Fulton County .
It covers approximately 109.97 square miles and serves a population of
2,934 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42050
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 $77,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $42,959. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 42050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,934
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
109.97 sq mi
Water area
3.20 sq mi
Latitude
36.5741
Longitude
-89.3027
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.9%
68.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
19.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
10.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
1.4%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$42,959
Median household income
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 401 13.7% 18 and over 2,533 86.3% 65 and over 630 21.5% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 2,264 77.2% Black or African American 660 22.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.2% Two or more races 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.9%
68.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
19.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
10.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
1.4%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 17.2% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 22.6% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $42,959
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $77,700 Median rent / month $552 Owner occupied 69.5% Renter occupied 30.5% Vacant 26.4% Single-family detached 86.1% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 3.6% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 32.9% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 10.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.1% 2 bedrooms 30.0% 3 bedrooms 51.8% 4 bedrooms 8.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.0% 1 vehicle 32.9% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 16.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.0% Electricity 42.4% Propane / LP gas 18.0% Wood 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 469 42.5% Cohabiting couple 52 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 176 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 407 36.9% Households with children under 18 217 19.7% Households with seniors (65+) 386 35.0% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.8% 21.9% Married 36.8% 44.5% Separated 3.1% 6.4% Widowed 3.6% 18.6% Divorced 9.6% 8.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 53 11.8% Kindergarten 9 2.0% Elementary school 169 37.5% High school 70 15.5% College / grad school 150 33.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Finance & real estate
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Professional & management
5.0%
Public administration
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.6% Service 10.8% Sales & office 26.0% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 26.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.8% Government 8.1% Self-employed 1.9% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.9% Carpool 9.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 22.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
23.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.8% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 10.8% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 17.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.3% High blood pressure 46.7% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 12.8% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.2% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 37.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.5% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 27.1% Poor mental health 19.4% Poor physical health 17.0% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 46.3% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 25.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 207 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 18.7% Under 18 13.0% 18–64 years 18.4% 65 and over 23.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.3% Public insurance 58.8% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,820 96.1% 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) 2,932 99.9% Born in same state 2,932 99.9% Born in different state 1,398 47.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.1% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 992 33.8% Arab 576 19.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 132 4.5% English 18 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.6% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42050
What city is ZIP code 42050 in?
ZIP code 42050 is primarily assigned to Hickman, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42050 in?
ZIP code 42050 falls within Fulton County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42050?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42050?
19% of residents in ZIP code 42050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42050 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 42050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42050?
The median home value in ZIP code 42050 is $77,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 42050 in?
ZIP code 42050 observes the CST timezone.
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