42728 ZIP Code – Columbia, Kentucky
42728 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Columbia, Kentucky, part of Adair County with a population of approximately 15,789 residents. The median household income is $49,112 — near the Kentucky average and below the national average. The median home value of $128,800 is well below the national average, with 76.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $718, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
At 7.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.1%, above the national average. An estimated 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 40.2, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42741, 42753, 42742.
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ZIP 42728 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42728 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $128k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $718 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42741 – Glens Fork
- 42753 – Knifley
- 42742 – Gradyville
- 42715 – Breeding
- 42642 – Russell Springs
- 42743 – Greensburg
- 42528 – Dunnville
- 42629 – Jamestown
- 42733 – Elk Horn
- 42129 – Edmonton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42741 | GLENS FORK | 513 | $60,000 |
| 42753 | KNIFLEY | 801 | $56,719 |
| 42742 | GRADYVILLE | 99 | Not provided |
| 42715 | BREEDING | 338 | $67,813 |
| 42642 | RUSSELL SPRINGS | 12,382 | $52,068 |