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Ledbetter, KY
Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42058.
Population
1,785
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
260
ZIP codes
1
Ledbetter and its ZIP codes
Ledbetter at a glance
- Ledbetter is about 2.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,899, 6% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for Ledbetter, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ledbetter, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,899
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$120,800
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (114), German Americans (111), Irish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Ledbetter.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,173
3,489 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.21M
FY 2026, $9,587 per person
How people get to work
Ledbetter, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ledbetter, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
680
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
53
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Ledbetter
1 in or overlapping Ledbetter. Population shown
Cities near Ledbetter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.8 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.9 |
| PaducahCity | 7.1 mi | 20.3 |
| SmithlandCity | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HendronCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Calvert CityCity | 9 mi | 17.9 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MassacCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| Grand RiversCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BurnaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BentonCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ledbetter, KY in?
- Ledbetter is in Livingston County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Ledbetter, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ledbetter include 42058.
- What is the population of Ledbetter, KY?
- About 1,785 people live in Ledbetter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ledbetter?
- Nearby places include Reidland (3.3 mi), Farley (4.3 mi), Paducah (7.1 mi), Smithland (7.9 mi), Hendron (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023