42565 ZIP Code — Windsor, KY

Casey County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42565 is located in Windsor, Kentucky, within Casey County. It covers approximately 23.80 square miles and serves a population of 872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 42565

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 diabetes (19%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 42565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

872

population

23.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42528 Dunnville (7.1 mi) 42642 Russell Springs (8.5 mi) 42544 Nancy (9.5 mi) 42539 Liberty (9.9 mi) 42553 Science Hill (12.2 mi) 40442 Kings Mountain (16.7 mi) 42541 Middleburg (17.1 mi) 42567 Eubank (18.2 mi) 42533 Ferguson (18.4 mi) 42629 Jamestown (19 mi) 42728 Columbia (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	872
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	23.80 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.1517
Longitude	-84.9132
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.3%	70.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	20.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

872

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

Median household income

$31,838

Per capita income

$172,300

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

336

Housing units

12.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	26.3%
18 and over	643	73.7%
65 and over	207	23.7%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	865	98.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.8%
Other race	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.3%	70.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	20.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 21.8%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	21.8%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 35.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,300
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	9.2%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	80.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	28	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	45	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	36	11.4%
Households with children under 18	96	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	38.9%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	18.4%
Married	60.6%	65.1%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	9.2%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	103	75.7%
High school	33	24.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Manufacturing 26.8%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Professional & management 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 46.9%

Under 18 years 79.0%

18 and over 35.5%

Married-couple families 29.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	19.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	12.8%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	41.6%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	21.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	47.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	30.6%
Fair or poor health	38.0%
Poor mental health	22.6%
Poor physical health	24.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	35.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	37.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	30.0%
Uninsured under 19	71.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	91.2%
Spanish	59	7.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	7.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	865	99.2%
Born in same state	865	99.2%
Born in different state	602	69.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	188	21.6%
Italian	44	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	72.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42565

What city is ZIP code 42565 in?

ZIP code 42565 is primarily assigned to Windsor, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42565 in?

ZIP code 42565 falls within Casey County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42565?

47% of residents in ZIP code 42565 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42565 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 42565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42565?

13% 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 42565 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 42565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 42565 in?

ZIP code 42565 observes the EST timezone.