42051 ZIP Code — Hickory, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42051 is located in Hickory, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 52.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42051

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $148,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,439. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 42051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,280

population

52.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory	Acceptable
Hickory	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42027 Boaz (4.2 mi) 42069 Melber (7.4 mi) 42082 Symsonia (8.1 mi) 42066 Mayfield (9.6 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (11 mi) 42003 Paducah (12.2 mi) 42035 Cunningham (13.8 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.9 mi) 42054 Kirksey (15.5 mi) 42088 Wingo (16.8 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (17.3 mi) 42029 Calvert City (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,280
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	52.81 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	36.8491
Longitude	-88.6416
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	45.4%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,280

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$75,439

Median household income

$29,864

Per capita income

$148,900

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

971

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

199

15–19

206

20–24

25–34

35–44

344

45–54

357

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	404	17.7%
18 and over	1,876	82.3%
65 and over	400	17.5%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,173	91%
Hispanic or Latino	107	4.5%
Two or more races	107	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	25.7%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$75,439

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,900
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	58.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	526	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	123	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	182	20.9%
Households with children under 18	156	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	31.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	27.8%
Married	68.3%	48.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	8.7%
Divorced	4.0%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	128	23.1%
High school	208	37.5%
College / grad school	181	32.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Information 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	31.5%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,229	97.8%
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)	2,270	99.6%
Born in same state	2,270	99.6%
Born in different state	1,983	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	514	22.5%
Arab	337	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	259	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42051

What city is ZIP code 42051 in?

ZIP code 42051 is primarily assigned to Hickory, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42051 in?

ZIP code 42051 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42051 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 42051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42051 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 42051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42051?

The median home value in ZIP code 42051 is $148,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 42051?

ZIP code 42051 has an estimated population of 2,280 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42051 in?

ZIP code 42051 observes the CST timezone.