ZIP Code 42170
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Woodburn · Warren County · Kentucky
- Population
- 1,403
- Median income
- $96,111
- Median home value
- $291,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.8%
- Land area
- 84.5 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.3
Chicago
ZIP code 42170 in Woodburn, Kentucky has a population of 1,403. The median household income is $96,111, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $291,700, 5% above the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.5 square miles in Woodburn, Warren County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,403 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 42170 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42170 sits at $96,111 (61% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $32,743. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $291,700 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, 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 42170 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 42170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42170.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 42170, Woodburn, 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
1,403
Population
84.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42170?
31.3
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$96,111
Median Household Income
+61% vs state
$32,743
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
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?
714
Total Housing Units
594
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,700
Median Home Value
+83% vs state
$858
Median Rent
1985
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42170 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +11.1% | 167 |
| 2020 | -5.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 167 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 193 |
| 2024 | — | 250 |
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 22 business establishments in ZIP 42170, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,467,000.
22
Businesses
281
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 22.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
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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