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 Moderate-density area
- $96,111
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,743. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,700 (83% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $858.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 42170 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,743
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42170 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Woodburn, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,111 Top 7% higher than 93% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
714housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 42104
Bowling Green (42104)
29,610 residents
- 42134
Franklin (42134)
16,785 residents
- 42206 5,407
Auburn (42206)
5,407 residents
- 42274 2,373
Rockfield (42274)
2,373 residents
- 42170 1,403
Woodburn (42170)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42170 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42170
Woodburn (42170)
$96,111 median income
- 42274
Rockfield (42274)
$80,704 median income
- 42104
Bowling Green (42104)
$75,164 median income
- 42206
Auburn (42206)
$66,815 median income
- 42134
Franklin (42134)
$59,113 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42170, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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