42256 ZIP Code — Lewisburg, KY

Logan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42256 is located in Lewisburg, Kentucky, within Logan County. It covers approximately 197.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42256

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,227. 46% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 42256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,611

population

197.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewisburg	Acceptable
Lewisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42339 Dunmor (7.2 mi) 42276 Russellville (10.2 mi) 42323 Beechmont (12.5 mi) 42206 Auburn (14.3 mi) 42337 Drakesboro (14.9 mi) 42273 Rochester (14.9 mi) 42220 Elkton (15.7 mi) 42345 Greenville (17.4 mi) 42261 Morgantown (18.6 mi) 42274 Rockfield (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,611
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	197.25 sq mi
Water area	2.63 sq mi
Latitude	37.0095
Longitude	-86.9369
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	51.9%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,611

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$55,227

Median household income

$28,911

Per capita income

$114,300

Median home value

$637

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

2,552

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

145

117

5–9

122

104

10–14

110

137

15–19

144

20–24

256

25–34

269

203

35–44

213

365

45–54

383

126

55–59

132

197

60–64

207

311

65–74

325

187

75–84

196

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	955	20.7%
18 and over	3,656	79.3%
65 and over	1,083	23.5%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,476	96.9%
Two or more races	74	1.6%
Asian	32	0.7%
Black or African American	18	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$55,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,300
Median rent / month	$637
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.4%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,062	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	166	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	335	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	393	20.1%
Households with children under 18	534	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	785	40.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	19.6%
Married	56.7%	56.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.6%
Widowed	4.4%	11.9%
Divorced	17.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	9.8%
Kindergarten	103	12.1%
Elementary school	307	36.1%
High school	230	27.1%
College / grad school	127	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 10.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,328	93.9%
Spanish	94	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	75	1.7%
Other languages	14	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,574	99.2%
Born in same state	4,543	98.5%
Born in different state	3,427	74.3%
Foreign born	31	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	834	18.1%
French	411	8.9%
Italian	349	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.3%
Norwegian	9	0.2%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42256

What city is ZIP code 42256 in?

ZIP code 42256 is primarily assigned to Lewisburg, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42256 in?

ZIP code 42256 falls within Logan County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42256 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 42256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42256?

15% 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 42256 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42256?

The median home value in ZIP code 42256 is $114,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 42256 in?

ZIP code 42256 observes the CST timezone.