ZIP Code 42265

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Olmstead · Logan County · Kentucky

Population
820

6/sq mi

Median home value
$369,100

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.7%

Median age 17.3

Land area
134.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 42265 in Olmstead, Kentucky has a population of 820. Median home value is $369,100, 33% above the US average. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42265 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.4 square miles in Olmstead, Logan County, Kentucky. The area is home to 820 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 42265 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42265 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,542. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $369,100 (132% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42265 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 17.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 42265 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 →

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 42265, Olmstead, 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

820

Population

134.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42265?

17.3

Median Age

39.5%

Male

60.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
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?

$34,542

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%

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

What does housing look like?

255

Total Housing Units

196

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$369,100

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 42265, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,556,000.

7

Businesses

15

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 42265 vs 42204 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42204 Allensville, KY 657 5.2 mi
42202 Adairville, KY 2,389 8.1 mi
42276 Russellville, KY 14,471 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42265 in?
ZIP code 42265 (Olmstead) 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 42265?
ZIP code 42265 in Olmstead, KY has a population of 820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42265?
The median home value in ZIP 42265 is $369,100, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42265 is White at 92.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42265?
ZIP code 42265 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42265?
In ZIP code 42265, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42265 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Olmstead, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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