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42408 Zip Code (Dawson Springs, KY) Detailed Profile




Cities: Dawson Springs, KY (2.88%), St. Charles, KY (0.03%)
Counties: Hopkins County, KY (58.96%), Caldwell County, KY (23.90%), Christian County, KY (17.14%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 6,320
Zip code population in 2010: 6,737
Zip code population in 2000: 7,448

Houses and condos: 3,153
Renter-occupied apartments: 660
% of renters here:

25%
State:

31%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 42408: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 128.6 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 49 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.6% ($540)
Kentucky:

0.7% ($1,456)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $586 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $463 (0.6%)

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Males: 3,054  (48.3%)
Females: 3,265  (51.7%)

For population 25 years and over in 42408:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 42408:

  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

Zip code 42408 compared to state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 42408 (2022)
    • 6,11296.7%White
    • 811.3%Two or more races
    • 771.2%Hispanic or Latino
    • 370.6%Black
    • 80.1%Some other race
    • 40.06%American Indian
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Urban population: 2,403
Rural population: 3,916

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $90,054
42408:

$90,054
Kentucky:

$196,300



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in 42408 zip code as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 42408 is 592 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

46.7 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
Kentucky:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 42408, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $46,252 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$46,252
State:

$61,342

Salary/wage: $40,758 (reported on 82.3% of returns)
Here:

$40,758
State:

$50,827
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1072.4% for AGIs below $25k, 3529.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6263.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8481.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13141.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,262 (reported on 17.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,262
Kentucky:

$1,441
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.2% for AGIs below $25k, 8.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 34.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 103.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,196 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,196
State:

$7,388
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.2% for AGIs below $25k, 17.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 34.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 85.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$7,371 (reported on 8.6% of returns)
Here:

+$7,371
State:

+$19,475
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.3% for AGIs below $25k, 20.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 182.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 471.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$8,132 (reported on 10.3% of returns)
Here:

+$8,132
State:

+$11,386
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 62.0% for AGIs below $25k, 64.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 192.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 402.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,605 (reported on 8.2% of returns)
42408:

$14,605
Kentucky:

$18,941
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 45.7% for AGIs below $25k, 83.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 198.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 263.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 654.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $30,340 (reported on 2.1% of returns)
Here:

$30,340
State:

$32,473
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 118.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 537.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $9,625 (reported on 1.6% of returns)
Here:

$9,625
State:

$13,472
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 226.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $5,467 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
42408:

$5,467
State:

$7,830
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 26.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 114.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,532 (reported on 21.8% of returns)
Here:

$2,532
State:

$2,336
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 123.2% for AGIs below $25k, 79.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 97.1%
Here:

97%
State:

94%
(% for various income ranges: 95.9% for AGIs below $25k, 96.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 96.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 109.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 42408, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $40,134 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$40,134
State:

$50,814

Salary/wage: $37,125 (reported on 84.3% of returns)
Here:

$37,125
State:

$42,723
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 72.3% for AGIs below $25k, 79.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 78.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 72.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,042 (reported on 22.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,042
Kentucky:

$1,381
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $1,617 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:

$1,617
State:

$6,239
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$3,367 (reported on 7.4% of returns)
Here:

+$3,367
State:

+$11,336
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,529 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:

+$6,529
State:

+$10,862
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $9,512 (reported on 7.0% of returns)
42408:

$9,512
Kentucky:

$14,296
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Total itemized deductions: $16,733 (21% of AGI, reported on 14.9% of returns)
Here:

$16,733
State:

$21,160

Here:

20.6% of AGI
State:

20.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.1% for AGIs below $25k, 4.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $4,381 (reported on 11.2% of returns)
Here:

$4,381
State:

$4,303
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $5,642 (reported on 14.9% of returns)
42408:

$5,642
State:

$8,496
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,267 (reported on 24.0% of returns)
Here:

$2,267
State:

$2,273
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.7% for AGIs below $25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 67.4%
Here:

67%
State:

60%
(% for various income ranges: 63.9% for AGIs below $25k, 67.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 75.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 42408, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $31,431 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$31,431
State:

$41,540

Salary/wage: $30,353 (reported on 84.0% of returns)
Here:

$30,353
State:

$36,432
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 89.1% for AGIs below $10k, 71.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 85.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,681 (reported on 31.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,681
Kentucky:

$1,571
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.8% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $952 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

$952
State:

$3,453
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$3,506 (reported on 9.6% of returns)
Here:

+$3,506
State:

+$9,663
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$4,945 (reported on 14.5% of returns)
Here:

+$4,945
State:

+$9,233
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.2% for AGIs below $10k, 5.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, -0.7% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,674 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
42408:

$2,674
Kentucky:

$2,955

Total itemized deductions: $14,123 (23% of AGI, reported on 16.2% of returns)
Here:

$14,123
State:

$17,474

Here:

23.1% of AGI
State:

21.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.3% for AGIs below $10k, 6.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,524 (5% of AGI, reported on 13.3% of returns)
Here:

$3,524
State:

$3,494

Here:

5.5% of AGI
State:

4.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,401 (reported on 70.2% of returns)
42408:

$3,401
State:

$6,162
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $10k, 3.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,701 (reported on 22.0% of returns)
Here:

$1,701
State:

$1,723

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 70.0%
Here:

70%
State:

66%
(% for various income ranges: 63.7% for AGIs below $10k, 71.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 69.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 74.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 85.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$47,439
Kentucky:

$59,341
Dawson Springs, KY (42408) map Nearest zip codes: 42453, 42445, 42441, 42215, 42442, 42410.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

43.4%
Kentucky:

45.9%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

3.1%
Kentucky:

47.1%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 344
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,262


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 78 (41 now married, 36 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 981 (472 now married, 509 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 42408 with a mortgage: 928 (19 second mortgage, 5 home equity loan, 14 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 33

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $938
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $340

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

15.4%
Whole state:

16.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

9.7%
Whole state:

9.0%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.4
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 42408: Ilsley Siding (A), Charleston Volunteer Fire Department (B), Dawson Springs Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 42408 include: Walnut Grove Church (A), Lafayette Church (B), Lebanon Baptist Church (C), Lick Church (D), Macedonia Church (E), Midway Church (F), Mount Hebron Church (G), Mount Pisgah Baptist Church (H), New Hope Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Trent Cemetery (1), Brooks Cemetery (2), Christian Privilege Cemetery (3), Vanhooser Cemetery (4), Stallins Cemetery (5), Creekmur Cemetery (6), Dalton Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoirs: Pennyrile Lake (A), Daylight Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Brooks Creek (A), Pieburn Creek (B), Copper Creek (C), Clifty Creek (D), Trace Creek (E), Sugar Creek (F), Bull Creek (G), Buffalo Branch (H), North Fork Hurricane Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 42408 include: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (1), Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 202020 or later
  • 2552010 to 2019
  • 3302000 to 2009
  • 4721990 to 1999
  • 3641980 to 1989
  • 4851970 to 1979
  • 3031960 to 1969
  • 3611950 to 1959
  • 1841940 to 1949
  • 3011939 or earlier

Zip code 42408 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Dawson Springs, KY (42408)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Dawson Springs, KY (42408)
  • 40no bedroom
  • 311 bedroom
  • 4592 bedrooms
  • 1,1383 bedrooms
  • 2314 bedrooms
  • 605+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Dawson Springs, KY (42408)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Dawson Springs, KY (42408)
  • 26no bedroom
  • 1621 bedroom
  • 2462 bedrooms
  • 1943 bedrooms
  • 174 bedrooms
  • 145+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Dawson Springs, KY (42408) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Dawson Springs, KY (42408) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 48no vehicle
  • 4721 vehicle
  • 7062 vehicles
  • 3523 vehicles
  • 3014 vehicles
  • 715+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Dawson Springs, KY (42408) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Dawson Springs, KY (42408) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 185no vehicle
  • 2481 vehicle
  • 1812 vehicles
  • 173 vehicles
  • 94 vehicles
  • 135+ vehicles

  • Zip code 42408 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 42408 household income distribution in 2022
  • 212Less than $10,000
  • 180$10,000 to $14,999
  • 235$15,000 to $19,999
  • 75$20,000 to $24,999
  • 123$25,000 to $29,999
  • 133$30,000 to $34,999
  • 83$35,000 to $39,999
  • 186$40,000 to $44,999
  • 121$45,000 to $49,999
  • 145$50,000 to $59,999
  • 284$60,000 to $74,999
  • 361$75,000 to $99,999
  • 230$100,000 to $124,999
  • 93$125,000 to $149,999
  • 77$150,000 to $199,999
  • 59$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 42408

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 42408
  • 57Less than $10,000
  • 72$10,000 to $14,999
  • 70$15,000 to $19,999
  • 41$20,000 to $24,999
  • 75$25,000 to $29,999
  • 102$30,000 to $34,999
  • 4$35,000 to $39,999
  • 71$40,000 to $49,999
  • 176$50,000 to $59,999
  • 125$60,000 to $69,999
  • 131$70,000 to $79,999
  • 67$80,000 to $89,999
  • 47$90,000 to $99,999
  • 126$100,000 to $124,999
  • 87$125,000 to $149,999
  • 184$150,000 to $174,999
  • 16$175,000 to $199,999
  • 137$200,000 to $249,999
  • 165$250,000 to $299,999
  • 60$300,000 to $399,999
  • 6$400,000 to $499,999
  • 6$500,000 to $749,999
  • 14$750,000 to $999,999
  • 6$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 42408

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 42408
  • 17Less than $100
  • 5$100 to $149
  • 100$150 to $199
  • 8$200 to $249
  • 7$250 to $299
  • 41$300 to $349
  • 71$350 to $399
  • 45$400 to $449
  • 70$450 to $499
  • 68$500 to $549
  • 8$550 to $599
  • 16$600 to $649
  • 34$650 to $699
  • 189No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $589.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $140,511.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $101,201
  • Asian householders: $765,021
  • Two or more races householders: $177,047

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,054
42408:

$90,054
Kentucky:

$196,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $51,642 - $177,874

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $148,100
Here:

$148,100
State:

$256,452

Mobile homes: $59,821
Here:

$59,821
State:

$84,635
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 42408
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,106
  • Two: 113
  • 3 or 4: 43
  • 5 to 9: 88
  • 10 to 19: 13
  • 20 to 49: 6
  • Mobile homes: 731
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 56

Unemployment: 6.5%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 42408

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 42408
  • 91.0%2,046Drove a car alone
  • 3.5%78Carpooled
  • 0.1%3Bicycle
  • 2.5%57Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 42408

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 42408
  • 64Less than 5 minutes
  • 975 to 9 minutes
  • 10010 to 14 minutes
  • 23215 to 19 minutes
  • 53220 to 24 minutes
  • 18925 to 29 minutes
  • 30330 to 34 minutes
  • 6435 to 39 minutes
  • 14840 to 44 minutes
  • 19345 to 59 minutes
  • 17960 to 89 minutes
  • 3890 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 51.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 6,320
  • Male householders: 1,473 (368 living alone), Female householders: 1,119 (512 living alone)
  • 1,319 spouses (1,312 opposite-sex spouses), 134 unmarried partners, (124 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,591 children (1,262 natural, 147 adopted, 178 stepchildren), 421 grandchildren, 16 brothers or sisters, 18 parents, 0 foster children, 54 other relatives, 35 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 146 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 696 2-persons, 499 3-persons, 297 4-persons, 107 5-persons, 36 6-persons, 14 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 880 1-person, 82 2-persons

744 married couples with children.
285 single-parent households (129 men, 156 women).

99.3% of residents of 42408 zip code speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (89% very well, 4% well, 7% not well).
0.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 3 (0.1%)
(0.0% of them are naturalized citizens)
:

0.1%
Whole state:

4.0%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 75%Barbados
Most common first ancestries reported in 42408
  • 23%American
  • 22%Irish
  • 17%English
  • 7%Scotch-Irish
  • 5%European
  • 5%German
  • 2%Scottish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 42010 or later
  • 22000 to 2009
  • 121990 to 1999
  • 15Before 1990

Zip code 42408 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BUCKHORN MATL HANDLING GROUP (350 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: PLASTICS PRODUCTS
    Alternative names: BUCKHORN CORP.
  • MINE EQUIPMENT & MILL SUPPLY CO (370 MINE EQUIPMENT RD. in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: EXPLOSIVES
  • PARKWAY MARKET (5715 CHARLESTON ROAD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MCINTOSH ENTERPRISES (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • KY DOP PENNYRILE FOREST STATE PARK (20781 PENNYRILE LODGE ROAD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
    Organizations: KY DOP PENNYRILE FOREST ST PK (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: KY DOP PENNYRILE FOREST ST PK, PENNYRILE STATE PARK
  • A R LUMBER CO INC (760 FERGUSONTOWN RD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS, GENERAL
  • ABT COAL COMPANY (HIGHWAY 813 in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
  • CB UTLEY STORE (HWY 70 & 109 in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: C B UTLEY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCE (400 FEET WEST OF BRUSHY ROAD in CHARLESTON, KY)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION
  • PANTRY CONVENIENCE STORE #344 (320 EAST ARCADIA STREET in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: THE PANTRY INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • PENNYRILE STATE PARK RESORT (21505 BAINBRIDGE RD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • CENTRAN CORPORATION (WEST BEULAH MINE in BEULAH, KY)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
  • LICK CREEK COAL COMPANY (KY HIGHWAY 109 in BEULAH, KY)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
  • BIG HORN REBUILDERS INC (1001 HOSPITAL ROAD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)

Zip code 42408 marital status for males
Zip code 42408 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5.9%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 5.7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 57.0%Electricity
  • 28.9%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 1.2%Other fuel

Population in 1990: 6,728. Population change in the 1990s: +720 (+10.7%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4,746
  • Northeast: 102
  • Midwest: 916
  • South: 358
  • West: 143

65% of the 42408 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 61% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Kentucky.

92% of the 42408 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 15% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 13% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 2% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Dawson Springs, KY (42408)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 138
Here:

23.3%
Kentucky:

17.2%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 56
Here:

21.2%
Kentucky:

15.2%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 39
Here:

43.2%
Kentucky:

19.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 80,900Management occupations
  • 74,255Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 60,975Community and social service occupations
  • 57,119Transportation occupations
  • 56,485Law enforcement workers including supervisors
  • 54,759Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • MATHIS TREE SERVICE (5280 CHARLESTON RD in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY; small business)
    $10,000 with Army for Recreation Site Maintenance Services (non-construction). Signed on 2004-08-20. Completion date: 2004-08-18.
  • COMPUTER KNIGHTS, INC (118 W RAILROAD AVE in DAWSON SPRINGS, KY; small business) : $4,502 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $6,686 with Army for Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Signed on 2005-03-30. Completion date: 2005-04-08.
    -$2,184, same as above. Signed on 2005-05-11. Completion date: 2005-04-08.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (100-249 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 111 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 59 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 175 people in nursing homes
  • 76 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$76,4103$57,85011$120,2632$35,7801$115,0301$44,810
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$114,0300$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$51,8306$128,1321$29,0900$02$26,085
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$79,0850$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$70,8900$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2010.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$153,490
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2010.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 42408
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 42408 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of fires - 52 took place in 2015, and the least - 10 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 42408 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (40.5%), and Outside Fires (35.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 42408
    • 19640.5%Structure Fires
    • 17235.5%Outside Fires
    • 6713.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4910.1%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 42408, Kentucky

Most common first names in zip code 42408 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James12071.6 years
William10475.3 years
Mary7278.0 years
John5575.3 years
Robert3871.3 years
Thomas3472.2 years
George3273.4 years
Charles2970.3 years
Ruby2279.5 years
Roy2170.7 years
Most common last names in zip code 42408 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis4478.4 years
Menser4375.3 years
Sisk3775.4 years
Brown3579.3 years
Johnson2873.0 years
Parker2876.5 years
Jackson2874.9 years
Purdy2781.4 years
Jones2774.9 years
Franklin2773.5 years

Businesses in zip code 42408

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • H&R Block: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

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