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Henderson County
Reed, KY
42451
42451 ZIP Code — Reed, KY
Henderson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42451 is located in
Reed ,
Kentucky ,
within Henderson County .
It covers approximately 39.30 square miles and serves a population of
582 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42451
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 $79,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 42451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Reed
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
582
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
39.30 sq mi
Water area
1.15 sq mi
Latitude
37.8727
Longitude
-87.4040
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.7%
49.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
19.3%
31.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 245 42.1% 18 and over 337 57.9% 65 and over 38 6.5% Median age 27.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.7%
49.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
19.3%
31.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 31.1% $15k–$25k 20.0% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 14.2% $50k–$75k 10.0% $75k–$100k 12.6% $100k–$150k 4.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 63.7% Renter occupied 36.3% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 61.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 38.9% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 3.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 34.2% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 26.8% 1950–1959 11.1% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 34.7% 3 bedrooms 65.3% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 41.1% 3 or more 25.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 76.8% Propane / LP gas 23.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 87 45.8% Cohabiting couple 13 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 35 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 55 28.9% Households with children under 18 120 63.2% Households with seniors (65+) 33 17.4% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 43.8% Married 66.9% 42.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 8.6% 13.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.0%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.0% Bachelor's or higher 4.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 9.6% Kindergarten 6 2.7% Elementary school 142 64.8% High school 15 6.8% College / grad school 35 16.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.6%
Professional & management
10.0%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.4% Service 40.5% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 22.4% Production & transportation 11.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.4% Government 0.0% Self-employed 27.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.0% Carpool 13.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 25.6% Other means 4.1% Avg commute (minutes) 19.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
55.2%
Female-led households
69.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 0.0% Retirement income 10.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 31.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 25.5% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 59.2% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 10.0% Under 18 16.3% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 47.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.1% Public insurance 73.7% No insurance 8.1% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 520 89.3% 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) 571 98.1% Born in same state 571 98.1% Born in different state 404 69.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 11 1.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 224 38.5% French 56 9.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 9 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.6% Internet access 72.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42451
What city is ZIP code 42451 in?
ZIP code 42451 is primarily assigned to Reed, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42451 in?
ZIP code 42451 falls within Henderson County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42451?
57% of residents in ZIP code 42451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 42451 family-oriented?
42% of residents in ZIP code 42451 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42451?
4% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 42451?
The median home value in ZIP code 42451 is $79,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 42451 in?
ZIP code 42451 observes the CST timezone.
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