ZIP Code 42056 - La Center Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 42056 is located in La Center Kentucky. Portions of 42056 are also in Bandana. 42056 is entirely within Ballard County. Regionally, 42056 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 42056 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | La Center |
| Primary County | Ballard County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,735 |
| Area Code(s) | 270 / 364 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 42056 Map
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 4.6%.
| Population | 1,735 |
| Population Growth Rate | -23.52% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 900 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $151,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.58% |
42056 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,384 | 89.58% |
| Black | 148 | 9.58% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42056 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 141 | 11.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 74 | 5.78% |
| High School Diploma | 496 | 38.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 2.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 64 | 5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 218 | 17.03% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 10.23% |
| Masters Degree | 122 | 9.53% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
42056 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.10781479, -88.98155975 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Paducah, KY-IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 58 Square Miles |
42056 Schools
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42056 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 74b - Loess Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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