42087 ZIP Code — Wickliffe, KY

Ballard County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42087 is located in Wickliffe, Kentucky, within Ballard County. It covers approximately 68.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42087

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 $94,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,083. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42087 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,438

population

68.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wickliffe	Acceptable
Wickliffe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42035 Cunningham (6.9 mi) 42023 Bardwell (7.9 mi) 42056 La Center (8.5 mi) 42053 Kevil (8.5 mi) 42024 Barlow (8.7 mi) 42021 Arlington (12.7 mi) 42069 Melber (13 mi) 62963 Mound City (13.2 mi) 42086 West Paducah (13.5 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (15 mi) 42001 Paducah (15.3 mi) 42032 Columbus (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,438
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	68.10 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.9744
Longitude	-88.9711
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	61.7%	54.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,438

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$28,454

Per capita income

$94,700

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

972

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

153

20–24

131

121

25–34

104

113

35–44

203

45–54

173

111

55–59

129

60–64

110

130

65–74

110

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	16.1%
18 and over	2,046	83.9%
65 and over	465	19.1%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Black or African American 5%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,229	90.6%
Black or African American	122	5%
Two or more races	75	3%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.9%
Asian	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	54.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,700
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	427	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	89	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	225	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	170	18.7%
Households with children under 18	223	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	31.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	30.6%
Married	39.5%	48.5%
Separated	3.4%	0.3%
Widowed	2.6%	8.8%
Divorced	15.8%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.3%
Kindergarten	22	4.1%
Elementary school	198	36.5%
High school	126	23.2%
College / grad school	190	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Other services 6.9%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,382	97.7%
Spanish	19	0.8%
Other Indo-European	19	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,428	99.6%
Born in same state	2,417	99.1%
Born in different state	1,379	56.6%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	455	18.7%
Italian	323	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	186	7.6%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42087

What city is ZIP code 42087 in?

ZIP code 42087 is primarily assigned to Wickliffe, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42087 in?

ZIP code 42087 falls within Ballard County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42087?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42087 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 42087 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42087?

20% of residents in ZIP code 42087 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42087 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 42087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42087 in?

ZIP code 42087 observes the CST timezone.