ZIP Code 42361

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Olaton · Ohio County · Kentucky

Population
492

5/sq mi

Median income
$43,750

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$89,100

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.1%

Median age 41.4

Land area
91.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 42361 in Olaton, Kentucky has a population of 492. The median household income is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $89,100, 68% below the US average. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42361 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.1 square miles in Olaton, Ohio County, Kentucky. The area is home to 492 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 42361 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42361 sits at $43,750 (27% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $19,128. The poverty rate stands at 29.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $89,100 (44% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42361 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ohio County, so you can benchmark 42361 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 42361, Olaton, 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

492

Population

91.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42361?

41.4

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$19,128

Per Capita Income

29.2%

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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

151

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$89,100

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 42361, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,278,000.

6

Businesses

36

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 50.0%

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 42361 vs 42349 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42349 Horse Branch, KY 1,503 6.4 mi
42343 Fordsville, KY 1,782 7.8 mi
42370 Rosine, KY 28 5.8 mi
42338 Dundee, KY 88 6.1 mi
40119 Falls Of Rough, KY 1,797 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42361 in?
ZIP code 42361 (Olaton) is located in Ohio County, Kentucky. Ohio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ohio-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42361?
ZIP code 42361 in Olaton, KY has a population of 492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42361?
The median household income in ZIP 42361 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42361?
The median home value in ZIP 42361 is $89,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42361 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42361?
ZIP code 42361 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42361?
In ZIP code 42361, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42361?
In ZIP code 42361, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42361 is 29.2% 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 Olaton, 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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