Zip code 42123: Austin, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42123?

42123 is assigned to Austin, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42123 in?

42123 is in Barren County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 42123?

About 1,149 people live in 42123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42123?

The median household income in 42123 is $61,010.

Q: What zip codes are near 42123?

The closest zip codes to 42123 are 42156, 42131, 42133, 42153, 42141.

Residential delivery areaBarren CountyCentral Time

Population

1,149

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42123

42123 is a small-town zip code in Austin, Kentucky (Barren County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 1,149 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 33 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,010 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 42123 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%137th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1825.8%
80th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%176th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older20.9%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%213th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477187th of 715 in KY
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%381st of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate77.6%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%360th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%366th of 719 in KY
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min316th of 624 in KY
Self-employed workers8.6%
40th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%324th of 719 in KY
Per capita income$32,949
27th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821216th of 722 in KY
Median household income$61,010
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726254th of 641 in KY
Broadband access86.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%364th of 719 in KY
Diversity index22.1
15th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5193rd of 724 in KY
Median age33
11th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1640th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher15%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%358th of 723 in KY
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%595th of 724 in KY
Population density52/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi383rd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%565th of 723 in KY
Unemployment rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%511th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$30,806
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552603rd of 700 in KY
Rent-burdened renters22.8%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%487th of 634 in KY
Population1,149
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824425th of 724 in KY
Work from home1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%533rd of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%431st of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%357th of 719 in KY
Government workers5.5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%629th of 719 in KY

Measure	42123	Barren	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Housing vacancy	23%	11.2%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	137th of 719
Residents under 18	25.8%	23.9%	22.6%	22%	80th	176th of 724
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	18.1%	17.3%	17.2%	78th	213th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.479	0.477	0.483	77th	187th of 715
Poverty rate	16.6%	19.4%	16.1%	12.5%	75th	381st of 722
Homeownership rate	77.6%	65.2%	68.3%	65.2%	73rd	360th of 719
Healthcare workers	9.7%	11.1%	10.5%	9.7%	53rd	366th of 719
Average commute	26.3 min	23.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	52nd	316th of 624
Self-employed workers	8.6%	9.1%	8.6%	10%	40th	324th of 719
Per capita income	$32,949	$29,914	$35,821	$44,673	27th	216th of 722
Median household income	$61,010	$50,628	$63,726	$80,734	22nd	254th of 641
Broadband accessWeakness	86.5%	87%	88.6%	91%	17th	364th of 719
Diversity index	22.1	23.2	32.5	61.4	15th	193rd of 724
Median age	33	39.8	39.1	38.9	11th	640th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15%	18.3%	27.6%	35.7%	10th	358th of 723
Veterans	2.3%	6%	6.5%	6.2%	9th	595th of 724
Population density	52/sq mi	92/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	383rd of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	1.7%	8.5%	6%	8.4%	4th	565th of 723
Unemployment rateStrength	1.5%	4.1%	4.9%	5.2%	3rd	511th of 719
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,806	$37,539	$43,552	$49,666	3rd	603rd of 700
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	22.8%	46%	45.4%	51.1%	2nd	487th of 634
Population	1,149	44,938	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	425th of 724
Work from home	1%	7.3%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	533rd of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.8%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	431st of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	357th of 719
Government workers	5.5%	12.9%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	629th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

Under 18

25.8%

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

22.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 473
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 71.7%
Married couples: 62.8%
Living alone: 28.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42123

$61,010

Barren Co.

$50,628

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,949

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42123

—

Barren Co.

$178,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42123

—

Barren Co.

$796

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

39%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 614
Owner-occupied: 77.6%
Vacant: 23%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 22.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

11%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

20–29

22%

30–44

14%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

31%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

10%

Education

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Admin, support and management

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

10%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

0.9%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Information

Median earnings per worker

$30,806

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42123	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$21,971	$74,888
Service	$12,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,929	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,085	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,349	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

31%

Some college

19%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 86.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.2%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 1.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Austin
State: Kentucky
County: Barren County
Center point: 36.8208° N, 86.0003° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 42123

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42156	Lucas, KY	4 mi	235	$98,000	$211,900
42131	Etoile, KY	5.1 mi	72	—	—
42133	Fountain Run, KY	7 mi	1,456	$62,353	$163,900
42153	Holland, KY	9.5 mi	18	—	—
42141	Glasgow, KY	9.8 mi	31,506	$52,896	$184,700
42157	Mount Hermon, KY	10 mi	507	$101,250	$175,000
42164	Scottsville, KY	11 mi	17,673	$60,106	$196,800
42142	Glasgow, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
42130	Eighty Eight, KY	14 mi	124	—	$222,300
42140	Gamaliel, KY	15 mi	1,367	$46,813	$91,900
42166	Summer Shade, KY	16 mi	2,691	$49,783	$116,200
42171	Smiths Grove, KY	18 mi	6,723	$70,191	$187,500

Questions about 42123

What city is zip code 42123?

42123 is assigned to Austin, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42123 in?

42123 is in Barren County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 42123?

About 1,149 people live in 42123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42123 in?

42123 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42123?

The median household income in 42123 is $61,010.

What zip codes are near 42123?

The closest zip codes to 42123 are 42156, 42131, 42133, 42153, 42141.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42123, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.