Auburn, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42206
Logan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,407
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,815
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42206 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42206 (Auburn, KY) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.2 in 2023 to 238.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky, home to 5,407 residents across 307.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42206 reports a modest median household income of $66,815 (12% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,376. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,700 (5% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $764; 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Logan County, so 42206 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 42206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42206.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 42206, Auburn, 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
5,407
Population
307.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42206?
34.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.7%
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?
$66,815
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$29,376
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42206 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$66,815 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
2,356housing units
2,356
Total Housing Units
2,183
Occupied Units
173
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$764
Median Rent
1983
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42206 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 156 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 175 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +21.0% | 248 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 239 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 42206, employing approximately 847 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,512,000.
76
Businesses
847
Employees
$59.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 22.4% |
| Construction | 14 | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.2% |
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 42206 vs 42274 →
ZIP 42206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42206
Auburn (42206)
5,407 residents
- 42274
Rockfield (42274)
2,373 residents
- 42170 1,403
Woodburn (42170)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42206 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42206 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
- 42206
Auburn (42206)
$66,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42206 ranks #3 of 3 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 42206, 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 (5,407 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 42206 in?
ZIP code 42206 (Auburn) is located in Logan County, Kentucky. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42206?
ZIP code 42206 in Auburn, KY has a population of 5,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42206?
The median household income in ZIP 42206 is $66,815, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42206?
The median home value in ZIP 42206 is $167,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42206 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42206?
ZIP code 42206 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42206 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (14), Manufacturing (13). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42206 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 42206?
In ZIP code 42206, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42206 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42206?
In ZIP code 42206, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42206 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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