The 42456 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Slaughters in Kentucky in Webster County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,428. The median household income is at $44,118, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 42456 is estimated to at 48.4 years, and about 33.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14.2% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,845.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42456 is $44,118, while the region's mean household income is $65,036. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,845. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42456 of $29,845 is approximately 5.92% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 42456 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.9% of 42456 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42456, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 4.2% of 42456 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42456 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Some other race (3.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42456 are older than average. The median age of 48.4 years in ZIP Code 42456 is approximately 27.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 42456 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 42456 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 42456, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Webster County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42456, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 11.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Webster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.6% |
In ZIP Code 42456, 89.1% of the population graduated high school, while 14.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.2% in this Webster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 50.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42456 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 42456 is high cholesterol, as approximately 37.8% of adults 18 and older in this Webster County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42456 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.5% of those 18 and above in 42456 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 42456 include obesity (40.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| Current smoking | 24.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.2% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42456 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42456 | 8.03¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh | 4.73¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.48¢/kWh | 12.1¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42456 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.97 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42456, 47.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42456 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 24.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42456 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.5% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 33.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |