42355 ZIP Code — Maceo, KY

Daviess County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42355 is located in Maceo, Kentucky, within Daviess County. It covers approximately 27.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42355

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $65,042. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 42355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,479

population

27.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maceo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42351 Lewisport (6.2 mi) 42303 Owensboro (7.6 mi) 47635 Rockport (8 mi) 47615 Grandview (8.8 mi) 42366 Philpot (10.6 mi) 47634 Richland (11.6 mi) 47611 Chrisney (11.9 mi) 42348 Hawesville (12.2 mi) 47550 Lamar (14.2 mi) 47588 Troy (14.2 mi) 42378 Whitesville (15.4 mi) 42301 Owensboro (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,479
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	27.98 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	37.8631
Longitude	-86.9889
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	38.5%	46.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	18.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,479

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$65,042

Median household income

$29,569

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

507

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

119

45–54

104

55–59

109

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	19.7%
18 and over	1,187	80.3%
65 and over	216	14.6%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,456	97.7%
Two or more races	23	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	46.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	18.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$65,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	69	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	105	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	105	17.7%
Households with children under 18	124	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	24.1%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	22.4%
Married	62.0%	57.4%
Separated	4.6%	1.5%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	9.9%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	50	13.9%
Elementary school	125	34.6%
High school	57	15.8%
College / grad school	129	35.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Public administration 7.3%

Construction 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 4.0%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,424	96.3%
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)	1,479	100.0%
Born in same state	1,474	99.7%
Born in different state	1,144	77.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	150	10.1%
Italian	138	9.3%
Arab	67	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.1%
Polish	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42355

What city is ZIP code 42355 in?

ZIP code 42355 is primarily assigned to Maceo, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42355 in?

ZIP code 42355 falls within Daviess County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42355?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42355 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 42355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42355?

The median home value in ZIP code 42355 is $115,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42355?

ZIP code 42355 has an estimated population of 1,479 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42355 in?

ZIP code 42355 observes the CST timezone.