Robards, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42452
Henderson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,141
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,069
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Robards pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42452 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42452 (Robards, KY) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.3 in 2023 to 256.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42452 covers 139.0 square miles in Robards, Henderson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,141 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,069 (34% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,679. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 2.1%. Median home value is $173,300 (9% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $875; 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Henderson County, so 42452 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 42452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robards, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42452.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 42452, Robards, 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
2,141
Population
139.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42452?
54.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$80,069
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$39,679
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
39.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42452 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Robards, 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)
$80,069 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
910housing units
910
Total Housing Units
820
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1980
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42452 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | 163 |
| 2020 | +4.4% | 170 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 187 |
| 2023 | – | 247 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 256 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 42452, employing approximately 2,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,790,000.
30
Businesses
2,454
Employees
$157.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 42452 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42420
Henderson (42420)
38,192 residents
- 42455 3,376
Sebree (42455)
3,376 residents
- 42452 2,141
Robards (42452)
2,141 residents
- 42322 47
Beech Grove (42322)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42452 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42452
Robards (42452)
$80,069 median income
- 42455
Sebree (42455)
$68,324 median income
- 42420
Henderson (42420)
$57,053 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42452 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42452, 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 (2,141 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 42452 in?
ZIP code 42452 (Robards) 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 42452?
ZIP code 42452 in Robards, KY has a population of 2,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42452?
The median household income in ZIP 42452 is $80,069, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42452?
The median home value in ZIP 42452 is $173,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42452 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42452?
ZIP code 42452 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 2,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42452 are: Construction (4), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42452 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 42452?
In ZIP code 42452, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 42452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42452 is 39.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42452?
In ZIP code 42452, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42452 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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