Olmstead, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42265

Logan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

820
6/sq mi
$369,100
Median home value
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olmstead pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42265 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42265 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olmstead, Logan County, Kentucky, home to just 820 residents across 134.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 42265, but per-capita income is $34,542. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $369,100 (132% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 17.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42265, plus 4 more within Logan County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 42265, Olmstead, 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

820

Population

134.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

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ZIP 42265 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 42265 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

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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.