Zip code 42602: Albany, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42602?

42602 is assigned to Albany, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42602 in?

42602 is mostly in Clinton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 42602?

About 8,948 people live in 42602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42602?

The median household income in 42602 is $44,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 42602?

The closest zip codes to 42602 are 42603, 38549, 42629, 38577, 42717.

Residential delivery areaClinton CountyCentral Time

Population

8,948

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$124K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$619/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

189 sq mi

47 people/sq mi

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

About 42602

42602 is a rural zip code in Albany, Kentucky (Clinton County), covering 189 sq mi of land. About 8,948 people live here, or 47 per square mile. The median resident is 43.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,375 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $619 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and construction and repair. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 42602 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy24.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%113th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers15.4%
92nd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%97th of 719 in KY
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%128th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older21.2%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%205th of 724 in KY
Median age43.1
78th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1290th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate17.1%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%368th of 722 in KY
Government workers15.5%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%327th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate70.2%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%523rd of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%272nd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%213th of 723 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
47th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477347th of 715 in KY
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%418th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers8.3%
32nd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%443rd of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters44.9%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%288th of 634 in KY
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%288th of 719 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%272nd of 723 in KY
Population8,948
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824143rd of 724 in KY
Average commute20.1 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min536th of 624 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%242nd of 724 in KY
Population density47/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi423rd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$24,413
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821497th of 722 in KY
Diversity index13.7
7th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5319th of 724 in KY
Median home value$124,100
6th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600385th of 642 in KY
Broadband access81.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%505th of 719 in KY
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%310th of 719 in KY
Median household income$44,375
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726484th of 641 in KY
Median earnings per worker$30,969
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552602nd of 700 in KY
Median gross rent$619
1st
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967408th of 467 in KY

Measure	42602	Clinton	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Housing vacancy	24.4%	20.5%	10.3%	10.1%	96th	113th of 719
Self-employed workers	15.4%	16.4%	8.6%	10%	92nd	97th of 719
Veterans	8.7%	8.2%	6.5%	6.2%	83rd	128th of 724
Residents 65 and older	21.2%	20.6%	17.3%	17.2%	80th	205th of 724
Median age	43.1	42.9	39.1	38.9	78th	290th of 724
Poverty rate	17.1%	17.5%	16.1%	12.5%	77th	368th of 722
Government workers	15.5%	15.9%	14.6%	14.5%	63rd	327th of 719
Homeownership rate	70.2%	71.1%	68.3%	65.2%	54th	523rd of 719
Unemployment rate	5.1%	5%	4.9%	5.2%	54th	272nd of 719
Uninsured rate	6.8%	7.4%	6%	8.4%	50th	213th of 723
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.428	0.477	0.483	47th	347th of 715
Residents under 18	21%	21.5%	22.6%	22%	40th	418th of 724
Healthcare workers	8.3%	8.2%	10.5%	9.7%	32nd	443rd of 719
Rent-burdened renters	44.9%	45.3%	45.4%	51.1%	29th	288th of 634
Work from home	7.5%	7.3%	10.2%	15.1%	19th	288th of 719
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.1%	18%	27.6%	35.7%	16th	272nd of 723
Population	8,948	9,202	4,534,824	334,922,499	14th	143rd of 724
Average commuteStrength	20.1 min	20.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	13th	536th of 624
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	1.3%	4.7%	14.1%	8th	242nd of 724
Population density	47/sq mi	47/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	423rd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,413	$24,457	$35,821	$44,673	7th	497th of 722
Diversity index	13.7	13.2	32.5	61.4	7th	319th of 724
Median home value	$124,100	$122,200	$205,600	$332,700	6th	385th of 642
Broadband accessWeakness	81.8%	81.9%	88.6%	91%	6th	505th of 719
Tech workers	0.5%	0.4%	2.2%	3.8%	6th	310th of 719
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,375	$44,844	$63,726	$80,734	5th	484th of 641
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,969	$31,200	$43,552	$49,666	3rd	602nd of 700
Median gross rent	$619	$617	$967	$1,413	1st	408th of 467

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

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.1

Under 18

21%

65 and over

21.2%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.1%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

13.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 3,756
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 46.6%
Living alone: 30.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.6%

Median household income

42602

$44,375

Clinton Co.

$44,844

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,413

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42602

$124,100

Clinton Co.

$122,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42602

$619

Clinton Co.

$617

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 4,966
Owner-occupied: 70.2%
Vacant: 24.4%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.5%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.0%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

36%

20–29

13%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Office and admin

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Sales

Production

Education

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

0.9%

Computer and math

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Education

10%

Retail

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$30,969

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42602	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,623	$74,888
Service	$18,303	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,998	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,679	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

35%

Some college

14%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
Households with broadband: 81.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.1%
No internet access: 14.1%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Albany
State: Kentucky
County: Clinton County
Center point: 36.7260° N, 85.1215° W
Land area: 189 sq mi
Water area: 6.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42602 spans 3 counties

Clinton County98% of land
Russell County1% of land
Wayne County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Albany1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 42602

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42603	Alpha, KY	7.2 mi	694	$53,229	$73,000
38549	Byrdstown, TN	11 mi	4,141	$49,617	$169,000
42629	Jamestown, KY	13 mi	5,152	$36,484	$168,100
38577	Pall Mall, TN	15 mi	1,339	$52,578	$153,000
42717	Burkesville, KY	15 mi	5,969	$42,978	$145,100
38573	Monroe, TN	17 mi	2,097	$49,583	$182,100
42633	Monticello, KY	17 mi	18,606	$46,040	$138,900
38541	Allons, TN	18 mi	1,542	$41,151	$220,900
42741	Glens Fork, KY	19 mi	420	$78,269	$266,300
42715	Breeding, KY	22 mi	417	—	$226,800
42759	Marrowbone, KY	23 mi	15	—	—
38551	Celina, TN	23 mi	4,477	$39,821	$116,700

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Questions about 42602

What city is zip code 42602?

42602 is assigned to Albany, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42602 in?

42602 is mostly in Clinton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 42602?

About 8,948 people live in 42602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42602 in?

42602 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42602?

The median household income in 42602 is $44,375.

What zip codes are near 42602?

The closest zip codes to 42602 are 42603, 38549, 42629, 38577, 42717.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42602, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.