Lyon County, KY ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes cover all or part of Lyon County, Kentucky: 42038 and 42055. The Census Bureau counts 8,900 residents in the county, with a median household income of $65,066 and a median home value of $189,500. Median household income ranges from $63,456 in 42055 to $65,056 in 42038. Its largest communities include Eddyville and Kuttawa.
Lyon County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,900 |
| Households | 3,419 |
| Median household income | $65,066 |
| Median home value | $189,500 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Median rent | $747 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,483 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,208 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,456 (42055) to $65,056 (42038) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $64,575 |
| Homeowners | 79.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 3,811 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lyon County: 42038 ($65,056)
- Most residents: 42038 (6,282 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42055 (83.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42038 (25.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 42038 (13.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42038 (45.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 42038 ($198,400)
Every ZIP code in Lyon County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42038 | Eddyville | 6,282 | 2,243 | $65,056 | $198,400 | 77.2% | 25.9% | 13.5% | 5 | 2,556 | 98% of its land |
| 42055 | Kuttawa | 2,201 | 965 | $63,456 | $179,400 | 83.6% | 19.1% | 7.3% | 3 | 1,425 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Lyon 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lyon County, KY?
- 42038 and 42055. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Lyon County?
- 8,900 residents in 3,419 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Lyon County?
- $65,066 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $63,456 (42055) to $65,056 (42038).
- Which Lyon County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42038, at $65,056, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lyon County?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 3,811 residential and 170 business mailboxes.
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