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 Low-density area
- $62,470
- Median income Near-median income area
- $187,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,119. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $187,200 (18% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $779.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Henderson County, so 42406 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 42406?
48.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$62,470
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,119
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42406 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Corydon, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,470 Top 37% higher than 63% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,058housing units
1,058
Total Housing Units
969
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,200
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42406, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,555 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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