ZIP Code 42459 Demographics

Union County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42459 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,935

↓ 70.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,096

↓ 5.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$89,700

↓ 17.8% vs county

Median Age

48.4 yrs

↓ +17.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

↑ 39.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42459 compares to Union County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42459 $55k Union $58k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42459 $90k Union $109k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$598

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42459 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$89,700
Down Payment (20%)$17,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$570P&I: $454 | Tax: $90 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$598
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $28/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42459, sorted by distance.

62919 7.8 mi away hardin county 42064 14.8 mi away crittenden county 62954 16.9 mi away gallatin county 62934 21.6 mi away gallatin county 62946 30.4 mi away saline county 62965 31.1 mi away saline county

About Union County

Union County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 13,495. The county's median household income is $58,260 and median home value is $109,100. ZIP code 42459 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.