42170 ZIP Code — Woodburn, KY

Warren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42170 is located in Woodburn, Kentucky, within Warren County. It covers approximately 30.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42170

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,585. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 42170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,378

population

30.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42134 Franklin (6.2 mi) 42104 Bowling Green (6.8 mi) 42274 Rockfield (8 mi) 42206 Auburn (9.3 mi) 42122 Alvaton (12.4 mi) 42101 Bowling Green (13.8 mi) 42103 Bowling Green (15 mi) 42276 Russellville (17 mi) 37141 Orlinda (17.1 mi) 37148 Portland (19.5 mi) 42202 Adairville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,378
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	227

Geography
Land area	30.71 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.8377
Longitude	-86.5702
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	45.8%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,378

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$57,585

Median household income

$24,302

Per capita income

$279,500

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	23.4%
18 and over	1,056	76.6%
65 and over	249	18.1%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 1.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,333	96.7%
Black or African American	23	1.7%
Asian	19	1.4%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 23.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$57,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 32.2%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,500
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	41.5%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	25.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	139	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	105	19.5%
Households with children under 18	151	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	29.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	16.2%
Married	57.5%	58.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	10.2%	7.8%
Divorced	15.3%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	8.7%
Kindergarten	28	8.1%
Elementary school	142	41.2%
High school	48	13.9%
College / grad school	97	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Retail trade 16.8%

Construction 13.4%

Professional & management 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Other services 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.3%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,259	91.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,359	98.6%
Born in same state	1,359	98.6%
Born in different state	1,021	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.4%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	13.7%
Italian	152	11%
Arab	42	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.2%
Polish	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42170

What city is ZIP code 42170 in?

ZIP code 42170 is primarily assigned to Woodburn, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42170 in?

ZIP code 42170 falls within Warren County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42170?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42170 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 42170 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 42170 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 42170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 42170?

ZIP code 42170 has an estimated population of 1,378 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42170 in?

ZIP code 42170 observes the CST timezone.