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ZIP Code 42716
Buffalo, KY, Larue County
Population
1,659
Land area
31.4sq mi
People per sq mi
53
City
Buffalo
ZIP 42716 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42716 at a glance
- ZIP 42716 (Buffalo) is 54% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,125, 13% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,800 (8% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,114 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42716
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42716, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,125
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
24
$476K annual payroll
PPP loans
$649K
66 loans
Campaign donations
$2,903
10% D, 49% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42716, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
215
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42716?
- ZIP code 42716 is in Buffalo, KY (Larue County).
- What county is ZIP code 42716 in?
- ZIP code 42716 is mostly in Larue County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42716?
- About 1,659 people live in the 42716 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.