ZIP Code 42122
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Alvaton · Warren County · Kentucky
- Population
- 4,368
- Median income
- $113,705
- Median home value
- $297,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 97.7 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
Chicago
ZIP code 42122 in Alvaton, Kentucky has a population of 4,368. The median household income is $113,705, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $297,100, 7% above the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.7 square miles in Alvaton, Warren County, Kentucky. The area is home to 4,368 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 42122 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42122 sits at $113,705 (91% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $45,915. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $297,100 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 42122 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 42122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42122.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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, 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 42122, Alvaton, 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
4,368
Population
97.7
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42122?
43.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$113,705
Median Household Income
+91% vs state
$45,915
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,153
Total Housing Units
1,987
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,100
Median Home Value
+87% vs state
$1,013
Median Rent
1992
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42122 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 181 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 212 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 230 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 249 |
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 42122, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,603,000.
65
Businesses
248
Employees
$13.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 26.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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