ZIP Code 42028

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Burna · Livingston County · Kentucky

Population
635

9/sq mi

Median income
$51,250

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,100

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 58.2

Land area
70.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 42028 in Burna, Kentucky has a population of 635. The median household income is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $82,100, 70% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.6 square miles in Burna, Livingston County, Kentucky. The area is home to 635 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42028 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42028 sits at $51,250 (14% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,810. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.3%. On housing, the median home value is $82,100 (48% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 42028 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42028, Burna, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

635

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42028?

58.2

Median Age

36.5%

Male

63.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$31,810

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

238

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$82,100

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42028 vs 42081 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42081 Smithland, KY 2,203 3.9 mi
42047 Hampton, KY 192 4.9 mi
42078 Salem, KY 1,852 5.0 mi
42083 Tiline, KY 446 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42028 in?
ZIP code 42028 (Burna) is located in Livingston County, Kentucky. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42028?
ZIP code 42028 in Burna, KY has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42028?
The median household income in ZIP 42028 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42028?
The median home value in ZIP 42028 is $82,100, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42028 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42028?
In ZIP code 42028, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42028 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Burna, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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