ZIP Code 42528

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Dunnville · Adair County · Kentucky

Population
1,524

12/sq mi

Median income
$50,227

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,800

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 31.3

Land area
127.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 42528 in Dunnville, Kentucky has a population of 1,524. The median household income is $50,227, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $158,800, 43% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42528 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.0 square miles in Dunnville, Adair County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,524 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 42528 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42528 sits at $50,227 (16% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,879. The poverty rate stands at 29.2% and the unemployment rate at 16.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,800 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $600 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42528 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Adair County, so you can benchmark 42528 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 42528

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42528.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42528, Dunnville, 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

1,524

Population

127.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42528?

31.3

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
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 4.4%
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?

$50,227

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$27,879

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

815

Total Housing Units

748

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$158,800

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$600

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 42528, employing approximately 987 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,915,000.

26

Businesses

987

Employees

$45.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 19.2%
Manufacturing 4 15.4%
Wholesale trade 3 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 11.5%

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 42528 vs 42565 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42565 Windsor, KY 735 6.9 mi
42642 Russell Springs, KY 12,573 9.0 mi
42539 Liberty, KY 10,026 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42528 in?
ZIP code 42528 (Dunnville) is located in Adair County, Kentucky. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42528?
ZIP code 42528 in Dunnville, KY has a population of 1,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42528?
The median household income in ZIP 42528 is $50,227, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42528?
The median home value in ZIP 42528 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42528 is White at 95.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42528?
ZIP code 42528 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42528?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42528 are: Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42528?
In ZIP code 42528, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 42528?
In ZIP code 42528, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42528?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42528 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 Dunnville, KY

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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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