ZIP Code 42404 — Clay, KY
42404 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Clay, Kentucky, in Webster 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 42404 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42404 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Clay |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Webster FIPS 21233 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.478780, -87.836360 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42404
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42404. 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 42404 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 42404.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42463 | Wheatcroft, KY | 1.7 mi |
| 42450 | Providence, KY | 7.1 mi |
| 42409 | Dixon, KY | 8.7 mi |
| 42459 | Sturgis, KY | 11.6 mi |
| 42441 | Nebo, KY | 12.3 mi |
| 42437 | Morganfield, KY | 13.5 mi |
| 42436 | Manitou, KY | 15.3 mi |
| 42444 | Poole, KY | 15.3 mi |
| 42064 | Marion, KY | 16.6 mi |
| 62919 | Cave In Rock, IL | 17.2 mi |
| 42455 | Sebree, KY | 17.9 mi |
| 42462 | Waverly, KY | 18.2 mi |
Questions about 42404
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42404?
42404 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 42404, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42404?
42404 is assigned to Clay, Kentucky, in Webster 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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