ZIP Code 42266
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Pembroke · Christian County · Kentucky
- Population
- 2,590
- Median income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $230,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.2%
- Land area
- 194.7 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Chicago
ZIP code 42266 in Pembroke, Kentucky has a population of 2,590. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $230,200, 17% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42266 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 194.7 square miles in Pembroke, Christian County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,590 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 42266 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42266 sits at $71,250 (19% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,596. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $230,200 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42266 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 42266 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 42266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42266.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 42266, Pembroke, 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
2,590
Population
194.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42266?
33.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$31,596
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,052
Total Housing Units
848
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
3.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,200
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$923
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 42266, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,321,000.
46
Businesses
322
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 19.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.7% |
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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