ZIP code 42051
Where is ZIP code 42051?
Hickory, Kentucky
Graves County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42051 belongs to Hickory, Kentucky in Graves County. 42051 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 2,114 people live in the 42051 area, where the median household income is $76,000. The closest ZIP codes are 42061 (Lowes, 5.8 mi northwest), 42069 (Melber, 6.4 mi northwest) and 42027 (Boaz, 6.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 42051 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hickory |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Graves County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 36.8478, -88.6788 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 420 |
Population and income in 42051
| Population | 2,114 · higher than 58% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 40 · lower than 65% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.6 years · higher than 77% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $76,000 · higher than 82% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,762 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $162,800 · higher than 61% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $928 a month |
| Housing units | 976 |
| Households | 790 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.7% |
| Land area | 52.81 sq mi (plus 0.54 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42051. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42051
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42061 | Lowes, KY | 5.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 42069 | Melber, KY | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 42027 | Boaz, KY | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 42039 | Fancy Farm, KY | 8 mi SW | Standard |
| 42066 | Mayfield, KY | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 42082 | Symsonia, KY | 9.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 42035 | Cunningham, KY | 11.2 mi W | Standard |
| 42060 | Lovelaceville, KY | 11.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 42070 | Milburn, KY | 12.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42003 | Paducah, KY | 13.9 mi N | Standard |
| 42001 | Paducah, KY | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 42088 | Wingo, KY | 15.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42051 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42051
123 MAIN ST
HICKORY KY 42051
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Dogwood, Folsomdale, Kaler, Pottsville and Viola and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42051-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42051?
- 42051 is a Hickory, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42051 in?
- ZIP code 42051 is in Graves County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42051 in?
- 42051 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42051?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42051 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42051?
- About 2,114 people live in ZIP code 42051, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42051?
- The median household income in 42051 is $76,000 a year, higher than 82% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42051?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42051 are 42061 (Lowes, 5.8 miles), 42069 (Melber, 6.4 miles), 42027 (Boaz, 6.5 miles) and 42039 (Fancy Farm, 8 miles).