42450 ZIP Code — Providence, KY

Webster County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42450 is located in Providence, Kentucky, within Webster County. It covers approximately 72.64 square miles and serves a population of 3,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42450

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $52,804. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 32 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 42450 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,766

population

72.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42404 Clay (8.3 mi) 42409 Dixon (9.9 mi) 42436 Manitou (11.5 mi) 42408 Dawson Springs (15.6 mi) 42410 Earlington (16.2 mi) 42431 Madisonville (16.4 mi) 42456 Slaughters (16.8 mi) 42445 Princeton (17.1 mi) 42413 Hanson (17.2 mi) 42459 Sturgis (18.2 mi) 42455 Sebree (18.4 mi) 42453 Saint Charles (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,766
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	233

Geography
Land area	72.64 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.3913
Longitude	-87.7621
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	56.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,766

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$52,804

Median household income

$27,865

Per capita income

$66,100

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,569

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

113

10–14

112

15–19

164

20–24

139

133

25–34

113

295

35–44

250

297

45–54

250

122

55–59

103

257

60–64

217

248

65–74

209

123

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	596	15.8%
18 and over	3,170	84.2%
65 and over	750	19.9%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,276	85.2%
Black or African American	407	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	78	2%
Other race	56	1.5%
Two or more races	27	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$52,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.8%

$50k–$100k 42.8%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,100
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.7%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	676	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	114	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	506	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	377	22.5%
Households with children under 18	364	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	571	34.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	21.1%
Married	39.8%	50.5%
Separated	9.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	14.2%
Divorced	16.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	6.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	332	62.2%
High school	112	21.0%
College / grad school	56	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.2%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	37.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.6%
Carpool	29.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	48.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	40.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	19.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.0%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	37.5%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,636	96.5%
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)	3,766	100.0%
Born in same state	3,766	100.0%
Born in different state	2,938	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	680	18.1%
Arab	453	12%
Italian	280	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	2.5%
Polish	38	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42450

What city is ZIP code 42450 in?

ZIP code 42450 is primarily assigned to Providence, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42450 in?

ZIP code 42450 falls within Webster County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42450 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 42450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42450?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42450?

18% of residents in ZIP code 42450 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42450?

The median home value in ZIP code 42450 is $66,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 42450 in?

ZIP code 42450 observes the CST timezone.