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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
$66,815
Median income
$167,700
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,376. Local economic indicators show a 12.0% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $167,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $764 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 42206 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 42206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42206.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42206?

34.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$29,376

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42206 ranks nationally

Auburn, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,815 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,356

Total Housing Units

2,183

Occupied Units

173

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$167,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42206 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42206 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 42206 ranks #3 of 3 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 7.8 mi
42170 Woodburn, KY 1,403 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

42276 standard
Russellville, KY
Pop: 14,471
42256 standard
Lewisburg, KY
Pop: 5,028
42202 standard
Adairville, KY
Pop: 2,389
42265 standard
Olmstead, KY
Pop: 820

Related Areas

Logan County Auburn, KY Kentucky

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.

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