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Webster County, KY
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Webster County, Kentucky.
Population
12,842
Land area
332sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Webster County
Webster County at a glance
- Webster County is 66% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,628 a year, 6% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,900 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $783 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Providence (2,857), Sebree (1,825) and Dixon (1,036).
Local data for Webster County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,628
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$112,900
Prices +22.1% in a year
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (923), German Americans (712), Mexican Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
PPP loans
$14.6M
403 loans, 1,780 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Webster County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Webster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Webster County, KY?
- Providence is the largest city or town in Webster County, with about 2,857 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Webster County?
- Webster County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42404, 42409, 42444, 42450, 42455.
- What is the population of Webster County, KY?
- About 12,842 people live in Webster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Webster County?
- Webster County borders Hopkins County, Henderson County, Union County, Caldwell County, McLean County, Crittenden County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023