ZIP code 42256
Where is ZIP code 42256?
Lewisburg, Kentucky
Logan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42256 belongs to Lewisburg, Kentucky in Logan County. 42256 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 5,124 people live in the 42256 area, where the median household income is $58,794. The closest ZIP codes are 42339 (Dunmor, 5.6 mi north), 42280 (Sharon Grove, 8.1 mi southwest) and 42216 (Clifty, 9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 42256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lewisburg |
| Also accepted | Quality |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Logan County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.0037, -86.9887 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 422 |
Population and income in 42256
| Population | 5,124 · higher than 73% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · lower than 82% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · higher than 57% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $58,794 · higher than 54% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,473 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $140,400 · lower than 52% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $671 a month |
| Housing units | 2,984 |
| Households | 2,086 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 197.25 sq mi (plus 2.63 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42339 | Dunmor, KY | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 42280 | Sharon Grove, KY | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 42216 | Clifty, KY | 9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42324 | Belton, KY | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 42220 | Elkton, KY | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 42323 | Beechmont, KY | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 42321 | Beech Creek, KY | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 42276 | Russellville, KY | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 42326 | Browder, KY | 13.6 mi N | Standard |
| 42337 | Drakesboro, KY | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 42273 | Rochester, KY | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 42219 | Dunbar, KY | 16.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42256
123 MAIN ST
LEWISBURG KY 42256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts QUALITY as the city name for 42256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42256?
- 42256 is a Lewisburg, Kentucky ZIP code. Quality is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42256 in?
- ZIP code 42256 is in Logan County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42256 in?
- 42256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42256 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42256?
- About 5,124 people live in ZIP code 42256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42256?
- The median household income in 42256 is $58,794 a year, higher than 54% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42256 are 42339 (Dunmor, 5.6 miles), 42280 (Sharon Grove, 8.1 miles), 42216 (Clifty, 9 miles) and 42324 (Belton, 10.2 miles).