ZIP code 42463
Where is ZIP code 42463?
Wheatcroft, Kentucky
Webster County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 42463 belongs to Wheatcroft, Kentucky in Webster County. 42463 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wheatcroft post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 84 people live in the 42463 area, where the median household income is $36,250. The closest ZIP codes are 42404 (Clay, 1.8 mi southeast), 42460 (Sullivan, 3.7 mi west) and 42459 (Sturgis, 8.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 42463 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wheatcroft |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Webster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.488, -87.8661 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 424 |
Population and income in 42463
| Population | 84 · lower than 95% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 55 · lower than 51% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.3 years · higher than 76% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $36,250 · lower than 86% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,283 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $80,500 · lower than 85% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $792 a month |
| Housing units | 60 |
| Households | 54 (1.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42463. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42463
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42404 | Clay, KY | 1.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 42460 | Sullivan, KY | 3.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42459 | Sturgis, KY | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 42450 | Providence, KY | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 42409 | Dixon, KY | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 42441 | Nebo, KY | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 42437 | Morganfield, KY | 14.4 mi N | Standard |
| 42444 | Poole, KY | 16.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62919 | Cave In Rock, IL | 16.5 mi W | Standard |
| 42064 | Marion, KY | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 42436 | Manitou, KY | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 42462 | Waverly, KY | 17.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42463 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42463
PO BOX 123
WHEATCROFT KY 42463
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42463-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42463?
- 42463 is a Wheatcroft, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42463 in?
- ZIP code 42463 is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42463 in?
- 42463 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42463?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42463 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42463?
- About 84 people live in ZIP code 42463, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42463?
- The median household income in 42463 is $36,250 a year, lower than 86% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- Can I use 42463 for a street address?
- No. 42463 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wheatcroft use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42463?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42463 are 42404 (Clay, 1.8 miles), 42460 (Sullivan, 3.7 miles), 42459 (Sturgis, 8.3 miles) and 42450 (Providence, 8.5 miles).