42056 ZIP Code — La Center, KY

Ballard County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42056 is located in La Center, Kentucky, within Ballard County. It covers approximately 53.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42056

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,938. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,735
population
53.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
La Center Acceptable
La Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
42053 Kevil (2.4 mi) 42024 Barlow (5.5 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (8.5 mi) 62963 Mound City (9.6 mi) 62970 Olmsted (9.9 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (10 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (10.9 mi) 42086 West Paducah (11.1 mi) 62964 Mounds (12.8 mi) 62956 Karnak (13 mi) 42035 Cunningham (14.5 mi) 62992 Ullin (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,735
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 53.49 sq mi
Water area 2.42 sq mi
Latitude 37.0963
Longitude -88.9874
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 52.2% 54.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 27.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 15.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,735
Population
32
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$55,938
Median household income
$28,015
Per capita income
$88,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
703
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
51
72
5–9
94
48
10–14
62
48
15–19
61
29
20–24
38
62
25–34
80
91
35–44
118
80
45–54
104
55
55–59
72
39
60–64
51
77
65–74
99
79
75–84
101
37
85+
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844025.4%
18 and over1,29574.6%
65 and over44125.4%
Median age43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%
Black or African American 7.3%
Two or more races 4.1%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White1,52087.6%
Black or African American1277.3%
Two or more races714.1%
Asian171%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 54.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 27.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 15.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.2%
Under $10k 6.3%
$10k–$15k 7.8%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 18.5%
$35k–$50k 6.7%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 6.0%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 8.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.3%
$10k–$15k7.8%
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k18.5%
$35k–$50k6.7%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k6.0%
$100k–$150k23.2%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+8.5%
Median income$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%
$50k–$100k 40.6%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k–$300k 15.1%
$300k–$500k 9.5%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied80.8%
Renter occupied19.2%
Vacant26.7%
Single-family detached65.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.6%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)2.99

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–20095.1%
1990–199914.2%
1980–198917.7%
1970–197913.6%
1960–19696.0%
1950–195913.3%
1940–194912.7%
1939 or earlier11.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom10.1%
2 bedrooms34.0%
3 bedrooms40.7%
4 bedrooms12.8%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle23.5%
2 vehicles40.7%
3 or more30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.5%
Electricity37.2%
Propane / LP gas27.2%
Wood1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34958.2%
Cohabiting couple254.2%
Male householder, no spouse9716.2%
Female householder, no spouse12921.5%
Households with children under 1818631.0%
Households with seniors (65+)26844.7%
Average household size2.80

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%15.3%
Married58.3%47.4%
Separated1.2%2.6%
Widowed2.5%20.7%
Divorced12.3%14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 13.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.4%
Graduate / professional 8.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool112.8%
Kindergarten317.8%
Elementary school23558.8%
High school10827.0%
College / grad school153.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Professional & management 9.9%
Wholesale trade 8.0%
Retail trade 7.9%
Construction 7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Other services 3.5%
Public administration 1.1%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.1%
Service12.8%
Sales & office19.6%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.5%
Government8.6%
Self-employed1.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.2%
Carpool1.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.5%
Work from home3.2%
Other means4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%
Under 18 years 7.5%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 5.2%
Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.8%
Retirement income30.3%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.5%
High blood pressure45.4%
High cholesterol37.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis34.7%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.2%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression24.4%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist56.6%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans776.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.0%
Under 1813.0%
18–64 years17.2%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.6%
Public insurance51.2%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,64594.8%
Spanish563.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages563.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,72599.4%
Born in same state1,66696.0%
Born in different state1,24771.9%
Foreign born593.4%
Naturalized citizen100.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French49828.7%
Arab17410%
AncestryCount%
Italian1005.8%
Polish171%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.6%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42056

What city is ZIP code 42056 in?

ZIP code 42056 is primarily assigned to La Center, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42056 in?

ZIP code 42056 falls within Ballard County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42056 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 42056 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 42056 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 42056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42056 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 42056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42056?

The median home value in ZIP code 42056 is $88,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 42056 in?

ZIP code 42056 observes the CST timezone.

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