PlainZIP

Woodburn, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42170

Warren County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,403
17/sq mi
$96,111
Median income
$291,700
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42170 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodburn, Warren County, Kentucky, home to just 1,403 residents across 84.5 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42170 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $291,700 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $858 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodburn, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42170.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 42170?

31.3

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
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?

$96,111

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$32,743

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42170 ranks nationally

Woodburn, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,111 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42170 vs 42274 →

ZIP 42170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42170 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42170 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42274 Rockfield, KY 2,373 7.2 mi
42134 Franklin, KY 16,785 8.3 mi
42104 Bowling Green, KY 29,610 7.3 mi
42206 Auburn, KY 5,407 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

42101 standard
Bowling Green, KY
Pop: 55,648
42104 standard
Bowling Green, KY
Pop: 29,610
42103 standard
Bowling Green, KY
Pop: 18,936
42171 standard
Smiths Grove, KY
Pop: 6,841
42122 standard
Alvaton, KY
Pop: 4,368
42274 standard
Rockfield, KY
Pop: 2,373

Related Areas

Warren County Woodburn, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42170 in? ▼
ZIP code 42170 (Woodburn) 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 42170? ▼
ZIP code 42170 in Woodburn, KY has a population of 1,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42170 is $96,111, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42170 is $291,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42170 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42170? ▼
ZIP code 42170 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42170 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42170 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42170? ▼
In ZIP code 42170, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 42170? ▼
In ZIP code 42170, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42170 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.