Fordsville ZIP Code List — Ohio County, KY

There is one unique ZIP code in Fordsville, Kentucky and it is 42343. Area code: 270/364.

ZIP codes

77.78

sq mi land

0.30

sq mi water

270/364

area code

Fordsville, KY ZIP code map

About Fordsville, KY

Fordsville, Kentucky is a small, close-knit community located in Ohio County in the west-central part of the Bluegrass State. The town is served by a single ZIP code, 42343, making it easy to identify and reach by mail. Fordsville offers residents and visitors a quiet, rural lifestyle deeply rooted in the agricultural and small-town traditions that define much of western Kentucky.

Location & geography

Fordsville sits in Ohio County in west-central Kentucky, positioned roughly between Owensboro to the northwest and Bowling Green to the southeast. Nearby communities include Hartford, the Ohio County seat, located approximately 10 miles to the northeast, as well as Beaver Dam, Leitchfield, and Rockport within reasonable driving distance. The surrounding landscape is characterized by gently rolling hills, wooded hollows, and farmland typical of western Kentucky, with a modest water area of 0.30 square miles contributed by local streams and small water bodies threading through the region.

Community & economy

Fordsville has the character of a traditional rural Kentucky town, where neighbors know one another and community events bring people together throughout the year. Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of daily life, with farming families raising livestock and cultivating crops across the expansive countryside surrounding the town. Local businesses, churches, and schools serve as anchors of the community, giving Fordsville a strong sense of identity despite its small size.

Transportation

Fordsville is accessible primarily by Kentucky state highways, with KY-54 serving as a key route connecting the town to Hartford and other nearby communities in Ohio County. U.S. Highway 231 runs through the broader region and provides a corridor toward Owensboro to the north and Bowling Green to the south. The nearest commercial airport is Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport, located roughly 35 to 40 miles to the northwest, offering the most convenient air travel option for Fordsville residents.

History

Fordsville was established in the 19th century and developed as a small trading and agricultural center serving the surrounding Ohio County farmland. Like many towns in this part of Kentucky, its early economy was built on tobacco farming, timber, and small commerce supporting the rural population. The town has maintained its identity over the generations, preserving the heritage and community spirit that have defined Ohio County's small towns for well over a century.

Did you know?

Despite covering a substantial land area of 77.78 square miles, Fordsville remains one of the quieter and less densely populated communities in Ohio County, offering a striking contrast between wide-open rural space and intimate small-town life. Ohio County itself is one of the largest counties by area in Kentucky, and Fordsville's expansive footprint reflects the broad, unhurried character of this corner of the state.

ZIP codes for Fordsville, KY (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
42343	Fordsville	Ohio	View map

Demographics & statistics

1,658

Population

35.5

Median age

$44,531

Median household income

$19,386

Per capita income

$102,400

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

122

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	23.3%
18 and over	1,271	76.7%
65 and over	386	23.3%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Black or African American 7.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,527	91.9%
Black or African American	118	7.1%
Two or more races	12	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$44,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,400
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	53.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	9.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	90	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	66	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	115	19.9%
Households with children under 18	207	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	40.2%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	29.5%
Married	52.8%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.7%	15.2%
Divorced	22.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.7%
Kindergarten	57	21.5%
Elementary school	143	54.0%
High school	50	18.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Professional & management 17.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	50.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	52.1%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,528	92.2%
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)	1,658	100.0%
Born in same state	1,650	99.5%
Born in different state	1,196	72.1%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	388	23.4%
Italian	174	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	8.4%
English	30	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ZIP code for Fordsville, KY?

Fordsville, KY has one ZIP code: 42343.

What is the main ZIP code for Fordsville, KY?

The primary ZIP code for Fordsville, KY is 42343. The city uses area code 270 or 364 for phone service.

What county is Fordsville, KY in?

Fordsville is located in Ohio County, Kentucky.

How many ZIP codes are in Fordsville, KY?

Fordsville, KY has 1 ZIP code.

What is the ZIP code for Fordsville's downtown area and main commercial district?

The downtown area of Fordsville, Kentucky is located in ZIP code 42343, which serves as the primary commercial and civic center of this Ohio County community.

What ZIP code should I use when mailing correspondence to businesses in Fordsville, KY?

All mailing addresses in Fordsville, Kentucky use the ZIP code 42343, as it is the sole ZIP code that covers the entire city.