Ballard County, KY ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Ballard County, Kentucky: 42053, 42087, 42056, 42024, 42022 and 42060. The Census Bureau counts 7,654 residents in the county, with a median household income of $66,164 and a median home value of $145,800. Median household income ranges from $46,925 in 42024 to $80,765 in 42053. Its largest communities include Wickliffe, La Center, Kevil, Barlow and Bandana.
Ballard County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,654 |
| Households | 3,209 |
| Median household income | $66,164 |
| Median home value | $145,800 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Median rent | $817 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,277 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,145 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $46,925 (42024) to $80,765 (42053) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,672 |
| Homeowners | 79.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 4,021 homes (4 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ballard County: 42053 ($80,765)
- Most residents: 42053 (5,307 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42056 (82.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42053 (33.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 42087 (10.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42087 (42.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 42053 ($174,300)
Every ZIP code in Ballard County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42053 | Kevil | 5,307 | 2,002 | $80,765 | $174,300 | 79.3% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 4 | 2,167 | 51% of its land |
| 42087 | Wickliffe | 2,089 | 865 | $58,802 | $143,500 | 82.2% | 24.0% | 10.1% | 2 | 919 | 100% of its land |
| 42056 | La Center | 1,450 | 637 | $56,776 | $131,300 | 82.4% | 24.8% | 3.3% | 1 | 520 | 100% of its land |
| 42024 | Barlow | 1,205 | 559 | $46,925 | $129,800 | 72.1% | 24.3% | 4.6% | 1 | 505 | 100% of its land |
| 42022 | Bandana | 198 | 63 | $92,176 | $88,400 | 100.0% | 57.1% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 42060 | Lovelaceville | 28 | 19 | — | — | 68.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Ballard County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Wickliffe — 797 residents · 1 ZIP code
- La Center — 694 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kevil — 624 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Barlow — 564 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bandana — 311 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Blandville — 107 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lovelaceville — 28 residents · 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ballard County, KY?
- 42053, 42087, 42056, 42024, 42022 and 42060. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Ballard County?
- 7,654 residents in 3,209 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Ballard County?
- $66,164 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $46,925 (42024) to $80,765 (42053).
- Which Ballard County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42053, at $80,765, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ballard County?
- For the 4 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 4,021 residential and 91 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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