42452 ZIP Code — Robards, KY

Henderson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42452 is located in Robards, Kentucky, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 60.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42452

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 $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,457) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,276

population

60.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Robards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42455 Sebree (7 mi) 42420 Henderson (9.5 mi) 42456 Slaughters (11.9 mi) 42406 Corydon (12.1 mi) 42458 Spottsville (13 mi) 42327 Calhoun (13.9 mi) 42451 Reed (14.3 mi) 42409 Dixon (14.9 mi) 42301 Owensboro (14.9 mi) 42413 Hanson (17.3 mi) 42462 Waverly (17.6 mi) 47714 Evansville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,276
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	60.10 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	37.6858
Longitude	-87.5146
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	25.4%	49.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,276

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$74,457

Median household income

$42,062

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$904

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

935

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

143

35–44

140

139

45–54

135

181

55–59

176

124

60–64

121

150

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	345	15.2%
18 and over	1,931	84.8%
65 and over	427	18.8%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,191	95.7%
Two or more races	41	1.8%
Black or African American	33	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.4%	49.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$74,457

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$904
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.4%
Electricity	56.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	690	73.9%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	74	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	110	11.8%
Households with children under 18	211	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	28.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	15.0%
Married	67.2%	71.1%
Separated	0.6%	3.9%
Widowed	1.8%	4.6%
Divorced	7.9%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	6.2%
Kindergarten	10	2.8%
Elementary school	152	43.1%
High school	71	20.1%
College / grad school	98	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Retail trade 20.2%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Construction 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Professional & management 1.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	27.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,197	96.5%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,266	99.6%
Born in same state	2,259	99.3%
Born in different state	1,431	62.9%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	427	18.8%
French	338	14.9%
Italian	197	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	95	4.2%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42452

What city is ZIP code 42452 in?

ZIP code 42452 is primarily assigned to Robards, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42452 in?

ZIP code 42452 falls within Henderson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42452 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 42452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42452?

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 42452 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 42452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42452?

The median home value in ZIP code 42452 is $159,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 42452 in?

ZIP code 42452 observes the CST timezone.