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ZIP Code 42459
Sturgis, KY, Union County
Population
3,903
Land area
125.7sq mi
People per sq mi
31
City
Sturgis
ZIP 42459 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42459 at a glance
- ZIP 42459 (Sturgis) is 73% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,563, 19% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (53% below Kentucky) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42459
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42459, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,563
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$96,600
Prices +11.7% in a year
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
54
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
512
$24.1M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.8M
131 loans
Campaign donations
$1,450
0% D, 100% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42459, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42459?
- ZIP code 42459 is in Sturgis, KY (Union County).
- What county is ZIP code 42459 in?
- ZIP code 42459 is mostly in Union County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42459?
- About 3,903 people live in the 42459 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.