42463 ZIP Code — Wheatcroft, KY
Webster County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42463 is located in Wheatcroft, Kentucky, within Webster County. It covers approximately 1.53 square miles and serves a population of 137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
137
population
1.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42463 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42463
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wheatcroft | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 137 |
| Population density | 90 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 233 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.4833 |
| Longitude | -87.8645 |
| 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 | 76.6% | 54.3% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.6% | 27.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 15.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
137
Population
90
People per sq mi
47.6
Median age
$42,679
Median household income
$21,144
Per capita income
$66,800
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
57
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
5–9
4
7
15–19
8
1
20–24
1
17
35–44
22
8
45–54
10
5
55–59
6
6
60–64
8
13
65–74
16
0
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 10.2% |
| 18 and over | 123 | 89.8% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 47.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.6% | 54.3% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.6% | 27.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 15.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
21.5%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
33.8%
$50k–$75k
7.7%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 21.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 33.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.8% |
| Median income | $42,679 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.8%
$50k–$100k
45.3%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,800 |
| Median rent / month | $738 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 97.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 33.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.3% |
| Electricity | 29.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Wood | 10.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 36.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 35.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 18 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 23.4% |
| Married | 44.2% | 32.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 15.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 28.6% |
| Divorced | 23.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
55.4%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 35.7% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 21.4% |
| High school | 6 | 42.9% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
25.5%
Other services
20.0%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
16.4%
Education & healthcare
10.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 9.1% |
| Service | 27.3% |
| Sales & office | 9.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 54.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.1% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 20.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 40.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 36.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.9% |
| Poor mental health | 19.8% |
| Poor physical health | 17.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 11.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 81.8% |
| Under 18 | 35.7% |
| 18–64 years | 91.4% |
| 65 and over | 73.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 37.2% |
| Public insurance | 68.6% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 137 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 45.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 55 | 40.1% |
| Arab | 10 | 7.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42463
What city is ZIP code 42463 in?
ZIP code 42463 is primarily assigned to Wheatcroft, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42463 in?
ZIP code 42463 falls within Webster County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 42463 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 42463 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42463 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 42463 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42463?
The median home value in ZIP code 42463 is $66,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42463?
The median household income in ZIP code 42463 is $42,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42463 in?
ZIP code 42463 observes the CST timezone.