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Corydon, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42406

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

3,555
13/sq mi
$62,470
Median income
$187,200
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corydon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42406 covers 275.6 square miles in Corydon, Henderson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,555 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42406 reports a modest median household income of $62,470 (5% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $38,119. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $187,200 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $779 a month; 85.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Henderson County, so you can benchmark 42406 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 42406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corydon, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42406.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 42406, Corydon, 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

3,555

Population

275.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42406?

48.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$62,470

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$38,119

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42406 ranks nationally

Corydon, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,470 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,058

Total Housing Units

969

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$187,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1978

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42406 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -7.8% 154
2020 +16.9% 180
2021 +1.1% 182
2022 +15.7% 211
2024 – 255

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 33 business establishments in ZIP 42406, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,498,000.

33

Businesses

224

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 33.3%
Manufacturing 5 15.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.1%

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 42406 vs 42462 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42462 Waverly, KY 1,319 4.1 mi

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Related Areas

Henderson County Corydon, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42406 in? ▼
ZIP code 42406 (Corydon) is located in Henderson County, Kentucky. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42406? ▼
ZIP code 42406 in Corydon, KY has a population of 3,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42406 is $62,470, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42406 is $187,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42406 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42406? ▼
ZIP code 42406 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42406 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42406? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42406 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42406? ▼
In ZIP code 42406, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42406? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42406 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42406? ▼
In ZIP code 42406, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42406 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.