42456 ZIP Code — Slaughters, KY

Webster County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42456 is located in Slaughters, Kentucky, within Webster County. It covers approximately 69.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42456

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 $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,947. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 42456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,293

population

69.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slaughters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42455 Sebree (5.3 mi) 42413 Hanson (5.7 mi) 42436 Manitou (7.4 mi) 42409 Dixon (10.8 mi) 42452 Robards (11.9 mi) 42327 Calhoun (12.1 mi) 42431 Madisonville (12.7 mi) 42372 Sacramento (14.3 mi) 42450 Providence (16.8 mi) 42410 Earlington (17.4 mi) 42350 Island (17.5 mi) 42325 Bremen (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,293
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	233

Geography
Land area	69.12 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.5148
Longitude	-87.4982
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	57.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,293

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$56,947

Median household income

$34,180

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$965

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

607

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	14.8%
18 and over	1,101	85.2%
65 and over	358	27.7%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,271	97%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.3%
Other race	16	1.2%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 27.2%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	27.2%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$56,947

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$965
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.6%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	125	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	137	21.3%
Households with children under 18	68	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	35.9%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	12.1%
Married	66.0%	71.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.1%	4.0%
Divorced	16.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.3%
Kindergarten	37	16.7%
Elementary school	92	41.4%
High school	47	21.2%
College / grad school	32	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 18.1%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 3.1%

Construction 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	34.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,262	97.6%
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)	1,278	98.8%
Born in same state	1,278	98.8%
Born in different state	929	71.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	324	25.1%
French	305	23.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	7.1%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42456

What city is ZIP code 42456 in?

ZIP code 42456 is primarily assigned to Slaughters, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42456 in?

ZIP code 42456 falls within Webster County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42456 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42456 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42456?

21% of residents in ZIP code 42456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42456 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42456 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 42456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42456 in?

ZIP code 42456 observes the CST timezone.