ZIP Code 42134
standardSource:
Franklin · Simpson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 16,785
- Median income
- $59,113
- Median home value
- $226,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 550.3 sq mi
31/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Chicago
ZIP code 42134 in Franklin, Kentucky has a population of 16,785. The median household income is $59,113, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $226,800, 18% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 550.3 square miles in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 16,785 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 42134 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42134 sits at $59,113 (1% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,926. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $226,800 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,002 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 42134 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 42134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 42134, Franklin, 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
16,785
Population
550.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42134?
38.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.8%
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?
$59,113
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$30,926
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,326
Total Housing Units
7,674
Occupied Units
652
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,800
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$1,002
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42134 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 174 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 210 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 231 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 238 |
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 389 business establishments in ZIP 42134, employing approximately 8,218 people with a combined annual payroll of $379,672,000.
389
Businesses
8,218
Employees
$379.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 42 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
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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