42453 ZIP Code — Saint Charles, KY

Hopkins County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42453 is located in Saint Charles, Kentucky, within Hopkins County. It covers approximately 22.96 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,392. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 42453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

527

population

22.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Charles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42408 Dawson Springs (3.8 mi) 42442 Nortonville (6.3 mi) 42410 Earlington (8.9 mi) 42217 Crofton (10.6 mi) 42215 Cerulean (10.8 mi) 42464 White Plains (13.2 mi) 42431 Madisonville (14.2 mi) 42445 Princeton (15.3 mi) 42344 Graham (17.4 mi) 42436 Manitou (18.2 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (18.2 mi) 42450 Providence (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	22.96 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	37.1564
Longitude	-87.6039
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	59.6%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$51,392

Median household income

$24,362

Per capita income

$80,800

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	22.4%
18 and over	409	77.6%
65 and over	51	9.7%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	522	99.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 30.2%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	30.2%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$51,392

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 62.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,800
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	37.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.0%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	15	7.3%
Households with children under 18	61	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	22.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	26.9%
Married	60.8%	63.7%
Separated	0.9%	4.2%
Widowed	8.8%	4.7%
Divorced	11.0%	0.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 54.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.0%
Kindergarten	3	3.1%
Elementary school	52	53.6%
High school	40	41.2%
College / grad school	1	1.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Retail trade 8.3%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	53.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 89.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	70.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	494	93.7%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	526	99.8%
Born in same state	526	99.8%
Born in different state	442	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	9.9%
Italian	45	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	8.3%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42453

What city is ZIP code 42453 in?

ZIP code 42453 is primarily assigned to Saint Charles, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42453 in?

ZIP code 42453 falls within Hopkins County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42453?

25% of residents in ZIP code 42453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42453?

10% 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 42453?

The median home value in ZIP code 42453 is $80,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42453?

ZIP code 42453 has an estimated population of 527 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42453 in?

ZIP code 42453 observes the CST timezone.