ZIP Code 42159

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Oakland · Warren County · Kentucky

Population
1,195

16/sq mi

Median income
$66,756

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$264,400

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.6%

Median age 46.2

Land area
73.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 42159 in Oakland, Kentucky has a population of 1,195. The median household income is $66,756, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $264,400, 5% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.3 square miles in Oakland, Warren County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,195 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 42159 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42159 sits at $66,756 (12% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $42,612. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $264,400 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,118 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, 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 42159 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 42159, Oakland, 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

1,195

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42159?

46.2

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$66,756

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$42,612

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

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 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,027

Total Housing Units

971

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$264,400

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,118

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 42159, employing approximately 259 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,057,000.

8

Businesses

259

Employees

$17.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 42159 vs 42171 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42171 Smiths Grove, KY 6,841 5.2 mi
42103 Bowling Green, KY 18,936 5.7 mi
42163 Rocky Hill, KY 56 8.5 mi
42122 Alvaton, KY 4,368 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42159 in?
ZIP code 42159 (Oakland) is located in Warren County, Kentucky. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42159?
ZIP code 42159 in Oakland, KY has a population of 1,195 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42159?
The median household income in ZIP 42159 is $66,756, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42159?
The median home value in ZIP 42159 is $264,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42159?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42159 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42159?
ZIP code 42159 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 259 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42159?
In ZIP code 42159, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42159?
In ZIP code 42159, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42159?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42159 is 2.1% 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 Oakland, 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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