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To sell your house fast in Owensboro, KY, call or submit your address today. We buy houses in Owensboro, KY, as-is, review the condition, and explain a written cash offer. If you accept, a closing professional checks title and coordinates an available closing date.

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Offer-response timing depends on property details and team availability. The 5–10 minute goal is not a closing deadline. Existing mortgages, taxes and other seller payoffs remain subject to settlement.

Owensboro market watch • September 2026

A Competitive Market Still Leaves Room for Different Selling Plans

$224,593Median sale price • all home types
27 daysMedian days on market • up 7 days year over year
+1.2%Year-over-year median sale-price change

For the three months ending September 2026, Redfin classified Owensboro as very competitive, with a Compete Score of 79. Reported sales were down 8.8% year over year. These citywide results do not value a particular house, and 27 days on market does not include the full contract-to-closing period. Its separate competitiveness panel reports about 26 days to pending; that is a different measure. See the underlying Owensboro market report.

If your home is ready for retail buyers, a listing may justify the preparation and waiting. If it needs restoration, has documented water damage, or must fit a particular schedule, compare the written net proceeds from both routes. Our Kentucky home-buying page explains our broader coverage.

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Sell It Exactly as It Sits in Owensboro

We buy houses in Owensboro, KY, without requiring a renovation before the sale. The City’s Monarch redevelopment plan documents localized structural-repair and maintenance needs. If your property has a substantial work list, get an offer for its actual condition before deciding how much to invest.

✓Don’t paint. Skip interior touch-ups and exterior repainting.
✓Don’t replace flooring. Leave stained carpets, worn hardwoods or cracked tile.
✓Don’t fix the roof. We evaluate active leaks, missing shingles and aged roofs.
✓Don’t stage the home. Avoid staging and pre-sale decluttering costs.
✓Don’t clean it out. Take what you want; unwanted furniture, trash and clutter can stay under the written purchase agreement.
✓Don’t schedule dozens of showings. Skip open houses and lockboxes; coordinate the property review directly with us.

As-is describes the agreed condition and repair obligations. It does not erase applicable disclosure duties: most covered pre-1978 sales still require federal lead disclosures. Share known issues and read the inspection, access and leave-behind terms. Our as-is selling guide explains the broader approach.

The housing stock changes the decision

Selling a House in Owensboro’s Neighborhoods

Historic nominations describe particular buildings and periods; they are not current defect surveys. The Monarch plan provides neighborhood-specific evidence, including pre-1970 construction for 69.0% of owner-occupied and 65.7% of renter-occupied units in that area. Use these records to decide what to check at your address, rather than assuming a citywide problem.

Neighborhood / DistrictHousing ProfileCommon Challenges We ResolveSeller Scenario
J.Z. Moore Historic DistrictSurveyed 1892–1918 residences, predominantly two-story wood frame, with some brick; Queen Anne, American Foursquare and Classical Revival examples.An as-is offer can accommodate worn porches, woodwork and earlier conversions. Confirm the condition and alteration history before specifying restoration.An owner can compare specialist restoration costs with a current-condition offer. This is an illustrative choice, not a measured neighborhood seller trend.
Phillip’s Court District / Frederica StreetSurveyed 1860–1910 brick and frame houses, including Queen Anne, Italianate, Second Empire, Craftsman and Classical Revival examples.Surviving roofs, porches, masonry and wood details can require compatible work. Examples include a slate mansard tower and a tile-roofed Spanish Eclectic residence.Compare actual material-specific quotes with an as-is sale before assuming a standard roof or exterior allowance will cover the work.
Monarch Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy AreaEstablished eastern area with single-family and multifamily housing and light commercial/industrial structures; much occupied housing predates 1970.The 2025 plan documents localized structural-repair and property-maintenance needs. We can evaluate the existing condition and occupancy.An owner or landlord can compare rehabilitation and listing with an occupied/as-is sale. The plan does not establish off-market seller motivations.

The historic roof examples do not establish a dominant roofing material across Owensboro. Ask a qualified professional about compatible repairs using the National Park Service preservation standards where appropriate.

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Owensboro Property Conditions That Can Change a Repair Budget

Floodwater and drainage: a parcel-specific issue

Daviess County’s flood information identifies Ohio River lowlands, the Panther Creek basin, and repetitive-loss areas associated with Devins Ditch and Scherm Road. Slab, crawl-space and basement homes can be affected; this is a localized floodplain/drainage concern, not a condition of every Owensboro house.

River overflow or runoff can reach low floors and cavities, damaging finishes and supporting mold. Water lines, wet lower walls, warped floors and standing water are reasons to investigate. Check the FEMA map for the address and gather repair records.

Some federally backed mortgages require flood insurance in mapped hazard areas, and an elevation certificate may be needed. As a practical selling consideration, unresolved damage may prompt repair-credit negotiations or affect a financed buyer’s plans; it does not automatically prevent a sale.

Termites: regional guidance, not a city infestation claim

University of Kentucky Extension explains that subterranean termites use mud tubes to reach wood and can consume it internally while the surface remains intact. Sills, joists and porches warrant attention, especially around soil contact or persistent foundation moisture.

Look for mud tubes, indoor swarmers, discarded wings or hollowed wood containing soil. Hidden damage needs professional evaluation. UK describes termite reports as a normal sale condition, but the actual contract and lender requirements control; there is no verified universal inspection mandate here.

Treatment and structural repair are different scopes. Get both clarified when comparing a listing with a direct offer. See our termite-damage selling guide.

Older paint: age guides the check, not the diagnosis

Owensboro’s documented older neighborhoods make pre-1978 paint relevant. Deterioration, friction at windows and doors, or disturbance during work can release chips and lead-contaminated dust. Peeling, chipping, chalking or cracking paint does not identify lead without appropriate testing. EPA explains the testing distinction.

For most covered pre-1978 sales, provide known lead information and available reports, the EPA pamphlet and contract warning language, plus an inspection opportunity normally lasting 10 days unless changed by agreement or waived. A cash/as-is sale does not itself remove these steps. Account for qualified work before choosing a renovation plan.

Permits, code notices and insurance need separate checks

The Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission Building & Electrical Division handles building, electrical and HVAC permits, inspections, occupancy certificates and zoning enforcement. City Public Works issues demolition permits. Ask about the actual project record when a converted space or unfinished job affects the sale.

City Property Maintenance, 1410 W. 5th Street, 270-687-8390, investigates conditions and issues notices/citations. Bring notices to the closing professional so any relevant recorded claims or required next steps can be reviewed individually.

For insurance, the Kentucky FAIR Plan is a residual option when regular-market coverage is unavailable. Its January 2025 homeowners manual has its own condition and wiring criteria. Ask the insurer about the actual property; there is no verified citywide four-point inspection rule.

More local checks before you commit to repairs

The FAIR Plan manual allows denial, cancellation or nonrenewal for specified unrepaired damage, abandonment and prolonged utility disconnection. Under that Plan, dwellings over 40 years old require wiring updated to current standards; condition charges include poor/leaking roofs, worn or missing shingles, exposed electrical splices and leaking pipes. These are Plan criteria, not universal Kentucky underwriting rules.

Standard homeowners insurance excludes flood. Confirm coverage separately from the repair budget. Daviess County’s preparedness guidance also addresses severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, wind/hail, winter weather and regional Wabash Valley/New Madrid earthquake exposure. A regional hazard is not evidence that your house has suffered damage.

Owensboro Municipal Utilities is the community-owned electricity, water and internet provider in Owensboro. Confirm the provider at the address, especially outside city limits. An ordinary electric bill is not being treated here as a title lien.

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AS-IS Repair Cost Estimator

Before budgeting for a Monarch rehabilitation or an older central-city home, separate cosmetic work from structural and moisture work. The local evidence above supports those checks, but it does not establish a contractor price for your property.

This calculator provides a broad planning estimate—not an inspection, appraisal, contractor quote or guarantee. Actual costs can vary substantially with scope, materials, labor, permitting, access and concealed damage. Its dollar ranges are editable-scope planning assumptions, not surveyed Owensboro prices.

Separate work allowances, if relevant
Illustrative repair allowance$13,800–$31,050Base finish allowance plus 15% contingency; no separate work selected.
See exactly how the estimate is calculated

Low and high totals each equal: (area × selected finish rate + selected separate allowances) × (1 + contingency ÷ 100). Round each endpoint to the nearest dollar. Finish rates cover paint/floor-finish planning only; they exclude the separate systems listed above.

Termite treatment excludes replacement of damaged wood. Structural and water-damage scopes can overlap; get one coordinated contractor scope before adding real quotes. Historic materials, lead-safe work, electrical/plumbing/HVAC, kitchens/bathrooms, permit fees, hazardous-material testing, demolition, legal costs and whole-building flood restoration are not included unless covered by your own professional scope. Severe damage can exceed every range shown.

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Ownership and timing come first

A cash sale can be one option when the owner has legal authority to sell and enough time to complete the transaction. Requesting or accepting an offer does not stop a court case or auction, clear a lien, or establish authority over an estate. My House Into Cash purchases property; we do not provide legal, tax, probate, foreclosure-defense or financial advice. Consult the appropriate clerk, attorney, tax authority or other qualified professional about your circumstances.

Inherited property: the $30,000 exemption does not transfer a house

Kentucky’s Petition to Dispense with Administration (AOC-830) follows KRS 395.455. Eligibility compares distributable assets with the applicable exemption and qualifying preferred claims; it is not a flat gross-estate ceiling. The $30,000 exemption under KRS 391.030 covers personal property and money, not a house.

A District Court petition and judge’s order are required. KRS 395.455 states no numeric post-death filing waiting period, but that does not make a sale immediately permissible. The inherited real-estate title must be analyzed separately; owning land does not automatically require full administration in every estate. Ask counsel who owns the property and who must sign before setting a closing date.

For Daviess probate matters, contact Daviess District Court, 6th Judicial District, through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, at Holbrook Judicial Center, 100 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Probate telephone: 270-687-7207. The directory separately lists P.O. Box 277, Owensboro, KY 42302-0277 for mailing. Read our inherited-property selling guide alongside case-specific advice.

Who can use the simplified process, and which court handles it?

The probate guide identifies a surviving spouse, children when there is no spouse, or a qualifying preferred creditor. Current KRS 395.455 also permits transfers to a spouse’s designee and qualifying other persons, with applicable waiver conditions. Exemption, preferred-claim and eligible-recipient conditions still apply; the statute does not impose a blanket debt-free requirement. Local hearing or personal-appearance requirements should be confirmed with the clerk.

KRS 395.450 assigns jurisdiction to the District Court that can grant intestate administration. KRS 395.030 and KRS 394.140 ordinarily look to the decedent’s residence, with alternatives when there is no known Kentucky residence: where devised land lies, or, if none is devised, where the decedent died, assets lie, or a debt/demand is owed. Ask the clerk or attorney to confirm venue rather than assuming the house’s address always decides it.

Foreclosure: use the actual court deadline

Kentucky mortgage enforcement is judicial. A complaint to enforce the mortgage or lien, accompanied by issuance of a summons or warning order in good faith, begins the action under CR 3.01. Daviess Circuit Court later enters judgment and refers a sale to its Master Commissioner. Under KRS 426.005, the court can order a sale without an additional payment period, while other applicable procedural protections still govern.

No verified Daviess default-to-sale median or universal overall minimum is available here. A universal statutory reinstatement right for every mortgage was not verified either; have the servicer and your attorney check the loan’s actual reinstatement terms. Covered high-cost home loans require at least 30 days’ written default/right-to-cure notice before foreclosure or other judicial termination.

The Daviess Master Commissioner lists sales in the Fiscal Court Room, second floor, Daviess County Courthouse, 212 St. Ann Street. The published schedule is the third Monday each month at 10:00 a.m., using the fourth Monday in January. Verify the particular listing and court order. If considering a sale, give your attorney and closing professional the actual auction notice immediately; an offer request does not extend it. Our foreclosure selling guide is general background.

Notice periods, service and the conditional redemption right

The Clerks’ Manual describes service of summons with the complaint, ordinarily by certified mail or authorized personal delivery. An answer is ordinarily due within 20 days after service under CR 12.01; motions or court orders can alter the timing.

KRS 426.560 generally requires newspaper advertisement describing the sale’s time, place, terms and property unless the parties agree otherwise, with an exception for property appraised below $100. KRS 424.130(1)(b) generally requires at least one publication 7–21 days before the bidding event; the Commissioner describes local publication on the three Saturdays before sale. These intervals are not a complete default-to-sale clock.

The high-cost-loan cure notice must identify the cure amount and deadline and explain daily changes when applicable. Where Regulation X, 12 CFR 1024.41(f)(1) applies, a first foreclosure notice or filing is generally barred until the loan is more than 120 days delinquent, subject to due-on-sale and lienholder-action exceptions. This is not a Kentucky sale-date guarantee.

KRS 426.530 allows six months from sale to redeem only when judicially sold real property brings less than two-thirds of its appraised value. Redemption requires the purchase price, 10% annual interest and qualifying reasonable purchaser maintenance/repair costs, paid to the clerk of the court ordering sale. There is no blanket six-month redemption right after every foreclosure.

Back taxes and recorded title questions: get itemized figures

Start with the deed, estate documents, mortgage statements, tax bills and any code notices. The Daviess County Clerk’s Land Records page links to a no-charge records search at daviess.ecclix.com; copies are available in person or by mail. The Clerk expressly does not perform title searches for customers. A qualified title professional or attorney must interpret the records and determine any required releases or authority documents.

The Daviess County Sheriff Tax Division is at 212 St. Ann Street, Room 103, Owensboro, KY 42303; telephone 270-685-6133. Owensboro also has a separate city property-tax account. Check both rather than applying the county schedule to the municipal bill.

Daviess County’s published tax schedule and delinquency costs
County collection periodPublished treatment
November 10–December 102% discount
December 11–January 10Face amount
January 11–February 105% penalty
February 11–April 2521% penalty

The Sheriff’s page does not label the applicable assessment year; verify your individual bill and any extensions. It describes delinquent notices on February 11 and transfer of unpaid bills to the County Clerk at close of business April 25. This local published transfer date differs from the statewide default described on the state’s general page.

Kentucky Revenue describes a 10% County Clerk fee and 20% County Attorney fee after transfer, plus potentially substantial third-party purchaser fees. KRS 134.125 imposes 12% annual simple interest on the statutory certificate base or outstanding balance, counting a fraction of a month as a full month; after third-party purchase, the purchase amount becomes the initial interest base. These figures are not an instruction to add every percentage to your original bill. Obtain the actual dated payoff.

A certificate-of-delinquency sale is a sale of the tax claim, not itself a sale of your house. An as-is purchase does not promise tax forgiveness, lien removal, court approval or title clearance.

A conditional sequence, not a five-day promise

What Happens Between Accepting Your Cash Offer and Getting Paid in Owensboro?

The sequence below illustrates how a five-business-day target might be organized for a ready-to-close file. It is not a verified local average, a statutory timetable or a guaranteed funding date. Court authority, ownership questions, payoff responses, title issues and scheduling can take longer.

Day 0 target

Mutual agreement and purchase contract

Confirm the buyer, price, inspection/access terms, agreed condition, items staying and available closing date. There is no MHIC service fee or agent commission in a direct purchase, and MHIC pays normal closing costs. Your own mortgages, taxes, liens and negotiated exceptions can still reduce the amount you receive.

Days 1–2 target

Title examination and address-specific due diligence

The appointed professional examines ownership and recorded documents and identifies any required follow-up. Commonwealth Title & Mortgage Services, 4830 Towne Square Court, Owensboro, KY 42301, 270-663-6677, is one verified local provider example. It advertises Daviess County examinations from current-owner searches to 60-year examinations, retrieving deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, UCC instruments, probate materials, powers of attorney and lis pendens. That range is not a statutory minimum or an MHIC partnership claim.

Ask the assigned closer what this file needs from the Clerk’s records, the separate city/county tax accounts, OMPC permit records or existing code notices. No uniform local municipal-search, HOA-estoppel or utility-lien requirement is assumed.

Days 2–4 target

Payoff figures, authority documents and title clearance

The closing professional identifies mortgage and tax payoff figures and any required releases or estate documents. Daviess delinquent-tax charges depend on the collection stage, so an old bill may not be the correct settlement amount. Some recorded ownership or lien questions require an attorney or court action and will extend the schedule. Review an itemized settlement estimate before committing to your expected proceeds.

Day 5 target, only if the file is ready

Deed signing, recording and confirmed disbursement

Kentucky recognizes general-warranty and special-warranty covenants. Counsel and the agreement determine the appropriate deed; no universal Owensboro deed type is asserted.

For an in-state deed, KRS 382.130 permits recording through the grantor’s acknowledgment certified by a clerk or notary. Two subscribing witnesses are a separate proof route, not two additional witnesses required with that acknowledgment. A conventional sale also requires the applicable sworn, notarized consideration certificate signed by grantor/agent and grantee/agent, subject to statutory exceptions. Have counsel determine all required signers.

The Daviess County Clerk, Document Recording, is in Room 104, 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42303; 270-685-8434, option 3. Published recording hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. KRS 382.110 requires recording where the property or its greater part lies. For a surrounding-county property, use its proper recording office.

Confirm the proceeds method and release timing with the closing professional. A standard local wire-versus-check practice and guaranteed same-day access were not verified; signing alone is not a promise of immediately available funds.

Commonwealth advertises escrow/disbursement services, cash transactions and traveling closings; ask the selected provider about availability. The Kentucky Bar’s 1981 advisory opinion U-31 distinguishes ministerial closing work by nonlawyers from legal advice and legal-document issues. Use qualified counsel for the legal questions in your file.

Compare the amount you keep and the work it takes

Cash Sale vs. Traditional Listing in Owensboro

A traditional sale may produce a higher gross price, but commissions, seller closing costs, repairs, concessions and ongoing holding expenses reduce the amount you ultimately keep. A direct cash sale generally prioritizes speed, certainty and convenience rather than the highest possible gross price.

Owensboro’s reported 27-day median marketing period is only one part of the decision. An older historic-material repair scope or a parcel’s flood history can change your actual expenses and buyer pool. Compare a written listing estimate with the actual offer and settlement terms.

DimensionTraditional listingDirect cash sale with MHIC
Gross pricePotentially higher gross priceUsually lower than full retail value
CommissionsAgent commission may applyNo agent commission
Closing costsSeller closing costs may applyMHIC pays normal closing costs
Property conditionRepairs or buyer credits may be requestedProperty sold as-is
ContingenciesFinancing and appraisal contingenciesNo buyer-financing contingency
TimelineLonger and less predictable timelineSeller selects an available closing date

Individual listing contracts differ. Review all contingencies and inspection/cancellation terms in either agreement. Seller debt and tax payoffs are separate from normal closing costs.

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Owensboro and the surrounding region

Owensboro and Nearby Communities: Service-Area Map

Use Google Maps to explore Owensboro and the surrounding region. The 75-mile planning reference on this page uses straight-line distance from Owensboro’s Census municipal centroid at 37.7577256, −87.117742, rather than driving distance or ZIP boundaries. Share the address so we can confirm the property and transaction details.

Use the map’s zoom controls to explore the region, or open Owensboro in Google Maps. Service-area distances are described below; the map does not draw the 75-mile planning radius.

Nearby communities we can review with you

These 18 incorporated places in the supplied coverage research are approximately 9.7–49.3 straight-line miles from the Owensboro centroid. They span Kentucky and Indiana, so the Kentucky legal information on this page should not be applied to an Indiana property.

  • Rockport, IN · 9.7 mi.
  • Whitesville, KY · 14.5 mi.
  • Calhoun, KY · 16.9 mi.
  • Lewisport, KY · 16.8 mi.
  • Newburgh, IN · 20.5 mi.
  • Hawesville, KY · 21.9 mi.
  • Boonville, IN · 22 mi.
  • Tell City, IN · 23.7 mi.
  • Hartford, KY · 24.5 mi.
  • Henderson, KY · 25.9 mi.
  • Evansville, IN · 27.7 mi.
  • Beaver Dam, KY · 27.8 mi.
  • Central City, KY · 31.9 mi.
  • Madisonville, KY · 35.8 mi.
  • Greenville, KY · 37.8 mi.
  • Huntingburg, IN · 38.5 mi.
  • Jasper, IN · 45 mi.
  • Leitchfield, KY · 49.3 mi.

Municipal geography and the supplied distance calculations use the Census Bureau’s Kentucky and Indiana incorporated-place references. Smaller communities and rural addresses are welcome for review too.

Terms that change the next step

Owensboro Real Estate & Legal Terms Homeowners Should Know

Certificate of delinquency
An unpaid property-tax bill transferred to the County Clerk represents a lien against the property. A third party may buy that claim and add payoff costs. The certificate sale is not itself a sale of the house; obtain the current payoff before estimating proceeds. Kentucky Revenue.
Source of title
The deed explains how the seller acquired ownership. A prior recorded writing requires its recording office, book, page and date; inherited ownership requires a clear statement of how and from whom title was acquired. A missing ownership link needs review before signing. KRS 382.110.
Master Commissioner
The court-appointed officer who conducts Daviess Circuit Court’s judicial real-estate sales. Distinguish the actual sale date from earlier complaint and judgment stages when evaluating time to complete a voluntary sale. Kentucky Court of Justice.
Dispensing with Administration
A District Court process for transferring qualifying estate assets without full administration. Eligibility depends on exemptions and preferred claims; the $30,000 personal-property exemption does not itself transfer a house or establish your authority to sell it. KRS 395.455.
Direct answers for Owensboro homeowners

Selling Your Owensboro House for Cash: FAQs

How do I sell my house for cash in Owensboro, KY?

Call My House Into Cash or submit your property address through our offer form. We review the condition, explain a written cash offer, and coordinate an available closing date if you accept. Title, required signatures and any necessary court authority must be ready before the sale can close.

Can I sell my Owensboro house as is, including needed repairs?

Yes. We can evaluate the house in its current condition, including dated finishes, roof problems or known water damage. An as-is agreement addresses repair obligations; it does not eliminate applicable disclosures. Most covered pre-1978 sales still require federal lead-disclosure steps.

How fast can a cash sale close in Owensboro?

The date depends on title readiness, required signatures, payoff information and the closing professional’s availability. A five-day sequence is a planning illustration, not a guaranteed closing or payout deadline. Owensboro’s reported 27-day median marketing time is a different measure and does not include the entire closing process.

What should I compare when choosing cash home buyers in Owensboro, KY?

Ask for the actual buyer’s identity, written price, inspection and cancellation terms, proof of funds, an available closing date and an itemized settlement estimate. When comparing cash buyers for houses in Owensboro, include the property’s documented repair scope and separate city/county tax balances in your expected proceeds.

Who pays the fees and closing costs?

There is no MHIC service fee or agent commission for a direct purchase, and MHIC pays normal closing costs. Existing mortgages, taxes, liens and any agreed exceptions can still reduce your proceeds. Ask the closing professional for an itemized estimate.

Does the small-estate exemption let me sell an inherited house?

No. Kentucky’s $30,000 exemption covers personal property and money, not the house itself. Dispensing with Administration requires a District Court petition and order, and inherited real-estate ownership and signing authority need separate review.

Will requesting an offer stop a foreclosure sale?

No. Requesting or accepting an offer does not stop the court case or auction. A voluntary cash sale is possible only if the owner has authority, the required title and payoff steps can be completed, and there is sufficient time before the actual sale deadline. Consult an attorney promptly.

Can I sell a house fast in Owensboro, KY, with unpaid property taxes?

We can review the property, but the closing professional must determine the current tax payoff and any title requirements. Check both Daviess County and the separate Owensboro city account. A direct sale does not promise tax forgiveness or automatic lien removal.

Which Owensboro and surrounding residential ZIP codes do you cover?

Start with the property’s street address. Owensboro’s principal residential ZIP areas are 42301 and 42303; 42302 and 42304 are PO Box codes, not additional residential neighborhoods. Nearby mailing areas and the listed communities are summarized below. Confirm the address through the USPS ZIP lookup; a ZIP label is not a city-limit or eligibility boundary.

Area / mailing communityResidential-area ZIP reference
Owensboro; Saint Joseph and Stanley mailing areas42301, 42303 (Stanley uses 42301)
Maceo, Philpot / Knottsville, Utica, Whitesville42355, 42366, 42376, 42378
Calhoun / West Louisville; Lewisport; Hawesville42327; 42351; 42348
Hartford; Beaver Dam; Central City; Greenville42347; 42320; 42330; 42345
Henderson; Madisonville; Leitchfield42420; 42431; 42754
Rockport, IN; Newburgh, IN; Boonville, IN47635; 47630; 47601
Tell City, IN; Huntingburg, IN; Jasper, IN47586; 47542; 47546
Evansville, IN residential areas47708, 47710, 47711, 47712, 47713, 47714, 47715, 47720, 47725

Older directories may show Stanley as 42375 and West Louisville as 42377. USPS records document their replacement by 42301 for Stanley and 42327 for West Louisville. Curdsville’s retained 42334 appears in USPS’s place-name record; confirm the current delivery address. Maple Mount’s 42356 is a PO Box mailing code, as reflected in USPS’s PO Box service listing, rather than an additional residential neighborhood. A PO Box mailing address is fine for correspondence, but we need the house’s physical address to evaluate it.

The broader reference below includes every 2020 Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area returned by an intersection with the 75-mile straight-line planning radius described above, including boundary overlaps in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Census ZCTAs approximate ZIP delivery patterns; they are not a current USPS delivery directory. Some areas extend beyond that planning radius. A listed code does not guarantee eligibility for every address, and an unlisted or newly assigned code does not prevent an offer request.

View the complete 75-mile Census ZIP-area reference (331 areas)

Kentucky

40104, 40108, 40109, 40111, 40115, 40117, 40118, 40119, 40121, 40140, 40142, 40143, 40144, 40145, 40146, 40150, 40152, 40155, 40157, 40160, 40161, 40162, 40165, 40170, 40171, 40175, 40176, 40177, 40178, 40214, 40216, 40258, 40272, 42028, 42037, 42038, 42045, 42047, 42055, 42064, 42078, 42081, 42083, 42101, 42103, 42104, 42122, 42127, 42134, 42159, 42160, 42163, 42170, 42171, 42202, 42204, 42206, 42207, 42210, 42211, 42215, 42217, 42220, 42232, 42234, 42236, 42240, 42252, 42256, 42259, 42261, 42262, 42265, 42266, 42273, 42274, 42275, 42276, 42280, 42285, 42286, 42301, 42303, 42320, 42321, 42322, 42323, 42324, 42325, 42326, 42327, 42328, 42330, 42332, 42333, 42337, 42338, 42339, 42343, 42344, 42345, 42347, 42348, 42349, 42350, 42351, 42352, 42354, 42355, 42356, 42361, 42366, 42367, 42368, 42369, 42370, 42371, 42372, 42374, 42376, 42378, 42404, 42406, 42408, 42409, 42410, 42411, 42413, 42420, 42431, 42436, 42437, 42440, 42441, 42442, 42444, 42445, 42450, 42451, 42452, 42453, 42455, 42456, 42458, 42459, 42461, 42462, 42463, 42464, 42701, 42712, 42713, 42721, 42724, 42726, 42729, 42732, 42740, 42748, 42749, 42754, 42757, 42762, 42765, 42776, 42784, 42788

Indiana

47108, 47110, 47112, 47114, 47115, 47116, 47117, 47118, 47120, 47122, 47123, 47124, 47125, 47135, 47136, 47137, 47140, 47142, 47145, 47150, 47160, 47161, 47164, 47165, 47166, 47167, 47174, 47175, 47432, 47437, 47446, 47452, 47454, 47469, 47470, 47501, 47512, 47513, 47514, 47515, 47516, 47519, 47520, 47521, 47523, 47524, 47525, 47527, 47528, 47529, 47531, 47532, 47537, 47541, 47542, 47546, 47550, 47551, 47552, 47553, 47557, 47558, 47561, 47562, 47564, 47567, 47568, 47573, 47574, 47575, 47576, 47577, 47578, 47579, 47580, 47581, 47584, 47585, 47586, 47588, 47590, 47591, 47596, 47597, 47598, 47601, 47610, 47611, 47612, 47613, 47615, 47616, 47619, 47620, 47630, 47631, 47633, 47634, 47635, 47637, 47638, 47639, 47640, 47648, 47649, 47654, 47660, 47665, 47666, 47670, 47683, 47708, 47710, 47711, 47712, 47713, 47714, 47715, 47720, 47725

Illinois

62410, 62417, 62419, 62421, 62439, 62446, 62452, 62460, 62466, 62476, 62806, 62809, 62811, 62815, 62817, 62818, 62820, 62821, 62827, 62833, 62835, 62837, 62843, 62844, 62852, 62859, 62861, 62862, 62863, 62867, 62869, 62871, 62887, 62919, 62930, 62931, 62934, 62938, 62946, 62947, 62954, 62979, 62982, 62984

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