ZIP Code 42206
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Auburn · Logan County · Kentucky
- Population
- 5,407
- Median income
- $66,815
- Median home value
- $167,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.3%
- Land area
- 307.2 sq mi
18/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Chicago
ZIP code 42206 in Auburn, Kentucky has a population of 5,407. The median household income is $66,815, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $167,700, 40% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.2 square miles in Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky. The area is home to 5,407 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 42206 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42206 sits at $66,815 (12% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,376. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. 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, a direct signal of whether 42206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 42206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,376
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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