ZIP Code 42078 - Salem Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 42078 is located in Salem Kentucky. 42078 is primarily within Livingston County, with some portions in Crittenden County. Regionally, 42078 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 42078 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Salem |
| Primary County | Livingston County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,764 |
| Area Code(s) | 270 / 364 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 42078 Map
42078 Demographics
42078 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 42078 is White. The current unemployment level in 42078 is 4.6%.
| Population | 1,764 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 20 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 763 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,685 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $170,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.85% |
42078 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,749 | 94.85% |
| Black | 38 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42078 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 83 | 7.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 46 | 4.02% |
| High School Diploma | 574 | 50.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 107 | 9.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 173 | 15.11% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 6.11% |
| Masters Degree | 52 | 4.54% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.61% |
42078 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.28478622, -88.27115631 |
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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 | 88 Square Miles |
42078 Schools
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42078 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 | 71a - Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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