ZIP Code 42056 - La Center Kentucky

ZIP Code 42056 is located in La Center Kentucky. Portions of 42056 are also in Bandana. 42056 is entirely within Ballard County. Regionally, it is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.

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ZIP Code 42056 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLa Center
Primary CountyBallard County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,735
Area Code(s)270 / 364
Current Time
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42056 Demographics

42056 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42056 is White. The current unemployment level in 42056 is 6.0%.

Population1,735
Population Growth Rate-23.52%
Population Density30 People per Square Mile
Total Households900
Percentage High Income Households0.9%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$44,250
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$49,120
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.58%

42056 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,38489.58%
Black1489.58%
Hispanic00%
Asian130.84%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42056 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College14111.02%
Bachelor Degree745.78%
High School Diploma49638.75%
No High School Diploma282.19%
GED or Alternate645%
1 or More Years of College21817.03%
Associates Degree13110.23%
Masters Degree1229.53%
Professional Degree60.47%
Doctorate Degree00%

42056 Geography

Coordinates37.10781479,-88.98155975
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Cities/Towns in 42056
RegionPaducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPaducah, KY-IL
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area58 Square Miles

42056 Politics

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42056 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion74b - Loess Plains

42056 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25293746566468665847382947
Avg Max Temp (°F)42495969788690888271584768
Avg Precip (In.)3.563.894.574.884.794.264.293.13.33.34.614.4849.03

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