42058 ZIP Code — Ledbetter, KY

Livingston County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42058 is located in Ledbetter, Kentucky, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 15.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42058

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 $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,417. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 21 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 smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 42058 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,164

population

15.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42058 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42058

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42058. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ledbetter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42029 Calvert City (5 mi) 42003 Paducah (7.1 mi) 62910 Brookport (9.1 mi) 42045 Grand Rivers (9.9 mi) 42082 Symsonia (10.2 mi) 42083 Tiline (11.9 mi) 42044 Gilbertsville (12 mi) 42081 Smithland (13.2 mi) 42028 Burna (13.6 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.7 mi) 42027 Boaz (14 mi) 42025 Benton (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,164
Population density	136 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	15.91 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	37.0537
Longitude	-88.4597
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	30.9%	48.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,164

Population

136

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$62,417

Median household income

$25,604

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

903

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

115

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

185

25–34

206

193

35–44

214

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

198

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	491	22.7%
18 and over	1,673	77.3%
65 and over	394	18.2%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,104	95.8%
Two or more races	46	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.5%
Black or African American	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.9%	48.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 34.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	34.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$62,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	51.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	71.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	184	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	249	29.9%
Households with children under 18	275	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	329	39.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	32.4%
Married	51.2%	41.8%
Separated	3.9%	8.9%
Widowed	2.8%	3.4%
Divorced	12.7%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	235	59.5%
High school	37	9.4%
College / grad school	109	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Construction 16.5%

Wholesale trade 13.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Information 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Retail trade 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 33.6%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.8%
Under 18	44.0%
18–64 years	39.8%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,945	89.9%
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)	2,160	99.8%
Born in same state	2,127	98.3%
Born in different state	1,665	76.9%
Foreign born	33	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	254	11.7%
Arab	183	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42058

What city is ZIP code 42058 in?

ZIP code 42058 is primarily assigned to Ledbetter, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42058 in?

ZIP code 42058 falls within Livingston County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42058?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42058 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42058 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42058 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 42058 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42058?

The median home value in ZIP code 42058 is $107,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 42058 in?

ZIP code 42058 observes the CST timezone.