ZIP Code 42050 — Hickman, KY
42050 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Hickman, Kentucky, in Fulton County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 42050 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42050 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Hickman |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Fulton FIPS 21075 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 3,015 |
| Coordinates | 36.546750, -89.203470 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42050
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42050. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 42050 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 42050.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38261 | Union City, TN | 9.3 mi |
| 38260 | Troy, TN | 12.2 mi |
| 63845 | East Prairie, MO | 12.8 mi |
| 38254 | Samburg, TN | 14.3 mi |
| 42032 | Columbus, KY | 15.1 mi |
| 38232 | Hornbeak, TN | 15.2 mi |
| 42031 | Clinton, KY | 15.4 mi |
| 63869 | New Madrid, MO | 16 mi |
| 38079 | Tiptonville, TN | 17.4 mi |
| 42041 | Fulton, KY | 18.2 mi |
| 38257 | South Fulton, TN | 18.6 mi |
| 38253 | Rives, TN | 18.9 mi |
Questions about 42050
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42050?
42050 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 42050, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42050?
42050 is assigned to Hickman, Kentucky, in Fulton County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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