42206 ZIP Code — Auburn, KY

Logan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42206 is located in Auburn, Kentucky, within Logan County. It covers approximately 113.84 square miles and serves a population of 5,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42206

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,341. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 42206 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,531

population

113.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42206 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42206

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Auburn	Acceptable
Auburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42274 Rockfield (7.9 mi) 42276 Russellville (8.2 mi) 42170 Woodburn (9.3 mi) 42134 Franklin (13.3 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (14.3 mi) 42104 Bowling Green (14.8 mi) 42202 Adairville (15.6 mi) 42101 Bowling Green (17.2 mi) 37141 Orlinda (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,531
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	113.84 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	36.8865
Longitude	-86.7277
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,531

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$60,341

Median household income

$27,231

Per capita income

$129,100

Median home value

$712

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,903

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

201

Under 5

174

275

5–9

237

147

10–14

126

169

15–19

145

239

20–24

205

342

25–34

295

362

35–44

312

416

45–54

359

158

55–59

137

148

60–64

128

278

65–74

239

198

75–84

170

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,340	24.2%
18 and over	4,191	75.8%
65 and over	956	17.3%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,221	94%
Two or more races	152	2.7%
Black or African American	133	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.4%
Asian	14	0.3%
Other race	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$60,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,100
Median rent / month	$712
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.3%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	991	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	98	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	554	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	512	23.8%
Households with children under 18	562	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	687	31.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	17.9%
Married	50.0%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	5.4%	15.8%
Divorced	14.7%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	4.7%
Kindergarten	38	3.5%
Elementary school	677	62.2%
High school	234	21.5%
College / grad school	89	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.5%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,156	93.2%
Spanish	65	1.3%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	1.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,478	99.0%
Born in same state	5,462	98.8%
Born in different state	3,627	65.6%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,188	21.5%
French	827	15%
Italian	727	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.8%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	86.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42206

What city is ZIP code 42206 in?

ZIP code 42206 is primarily assigned to Auburn, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42206 in?

ZIP code 42206 falls within Logan County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42206 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 42206 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42206?

The median home value in ZIP code 42206 is $129,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 42206?

ZIP code 42206 has an estimated population of 5,531 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42206?

The median household income in ZIP code 42206 is $60,341, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42206 in?

ZIP code 42206 observes the CST timezone.