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Lawrenceburg, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40342

Anderson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,125
43/sq mi
$74,408
Median income
$224,500
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrenceburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40342 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky, with 21,125 residents across 487.9 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,408 (25% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,657. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $224,500 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 40342 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 40342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrenceburg, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40342.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40342, Lawrenceburg, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,125

Population

487.9

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40342?

41.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,408

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$35,657

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40342 ranks nationally

Lawrenceburg, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,408 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,118

Total Housing Units

9,473

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$224,500

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40342 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 149
2021 +10.9% 165
2022 +17.7% 194
2023 +7.9% 209
2024 +4.4% 219

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 342 business establishments in ZIP 40342, employing approximately 4,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,844,000.

342

Businesses

4,150

Employees

$188.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 52 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 37 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.8%
Construction 34 9.9%
Manufacturing 26 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 7.0%
Finance and insurance 19 5.6%
Wholesale trade 14 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Information 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40342 vs 40372 →

ZIP 40342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40342 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40342 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40372 Salvisa, KY 2,128 8.6 mi
40076 Waddy, KY 2,516 9.4 mi

Related Areas

Anderson County Lawrenceburg, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40342 in? ▼
ZIP code 40342 (Lawrenceburg) is located in Anderson County, Kentucky. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40342? ▼
ZIP code 40342 in Lawrenceburg, KY has a population of 21,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40342 is $74,408, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40342 is $224,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40342 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40342? ▼
ZIP code 40342 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 4,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40342 are: Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (52), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40342? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40342 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40342? ▼
In ZIP code 40342, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40342 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40342? ▼
In ZIP code 40342, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40342 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.