ZIP Code 42445
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Princeton · Caldwell County · Kentucky
- Population
- 11,331
- Median income
- $55,096
- Median home value
- $118,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.3%
- Land area
- 686.7 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
Chicago
ZIP code 42445 in Princeton, Kentucky has a population of 11,331. The median household income is $55,096, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $118,100, 58% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42445 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 686.7 square miles in Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky. The area is home to 11,331 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 42445 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42445 sits at $55,096 (8% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,322. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $118,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $768 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42445 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 42445 sits relative to Kentucky and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 42445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42445.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Construction 20
Construction
20 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 42445, Princeton, 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
11,331
Population
686.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42445?
44.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.4%
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?
$55,096
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$31,322
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,912
Total Housing Units
4,310
Occupied Units
602
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,100
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$768
Median Rent
1974
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
+24.6%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42445 have increased 24.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 159 |
| 2021 | +3.1% | 164 |
| 2022 | +29.3% | 212 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 232 |
| 2024 | +24.6% | 289 |
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 244 business establishments in ZIP 42445, employing approximately 3,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,166,000.
244
Businesses
3,415
Employees
$146.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 20.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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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