ZIP Code 42462 - Waverly Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 42462 is located in Waverly Kentucky. Portions of 42462 are also in Smith Mills. 42462 is primarily within Union County, with some portions in Henderson County. Regionally, 42462 is located in the Evansville Area.
ZIP Code 42462 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Waverly |
| Primary County | Union County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,512 |
| Area Code(s) | 270 / 364 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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42462 Demographics
42462 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 42462 is White. The current unemployment level in 42462 is 4.6%.
| Population | 1,512 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 442 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,213 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $336,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.7% |
42462 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,065 | 73.7% |
| Black | 335 | 23.18% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42462 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 41 | 5.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 57 | 7.12% |
| High School Diploma | 287 | 35.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 113 | 14.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 70 | 8.74% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 17.48% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 4.99% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 51 | 6.37% |
42462 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.74234772, -87.80754852 |
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| Region | Evansville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Evansville, IN-KY |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 48 Square Miles |
42462 Schools
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42462 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72c - Green River-Southern Wabash Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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