42406 ZIP Code — Corydon, KY

Henderson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42406 is located in Corydon, Kentucky, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 110.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42406

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,722) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42406 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,419

population

110.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42406 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42406

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corydon	Acceptable
Corydon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42462 Waverly (6.9 mi) 42461 Uniontown (9.3 mi) 42420 Henderson (10.2 mi) 42452 Robards (12.1 mi) 47712 Evansville (12.2 mi) 42437 Morganfield (13.3 mi) 47713 Evansville (14.8 mi) 47620 Mount Vernon (15 mi) 47714 Evansville (15.6 mi) 47708 Evansville (15.7 mi) 42455 Sebree (15.9 mi) 47740 Evansville (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,419
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	110.44 sq mi
Water area	0.87 sq mi
Latitude	37.7712
Longitude	-87.7076
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	41.4%	49.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,419

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$59,722

Median household income

$37,163

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

913

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

117

189

35–44

180

130

45–54

124

164

55–59

157

60–64

158

65–74

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	18.3%
18 and over	1,976	81.7%
65 and over	496	20.5%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 7.6%

Black or African American 5.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,061	85.2%
Two or more races	184	7.6%
Black or African American	132	5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	42	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	49.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$59,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.0%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	677	70.7%
Cohabiting couple	64	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	127	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	90	9.4%
Households with children under 18	303	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	32.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	20.5%
Married	70.2%	67.3%
Separated	0.9%	1.0%
Widowed	4.4%	4.9%
Divorced	8.1%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	222	50.5%
High school	162	36.8%
College / grad school	28	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Retail trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,300	95.1%
Spanish	19	0.8%
Other Indo-European	19	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,400	99.2%
Born in same state	2,400	99.2%
Born in different state	1,622	67.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	350	14.5%
Italian	348	14.4%
French	145	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	0.7%
English	17	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42406

What city is ZIP code 42406 in?

ZIP code 42406 is primarily assigned to Corydon, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42406 in?

ZIP code 42406 falls within Henderson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42406?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42406 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 42406 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42406 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 42406 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42406?

The median home value in ZIP code 42406 is $168,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 42406 in?

ZIP code 42406 observes the CST timezone.