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Clinton County
Albany, KY
42602
42602 ZIP Code — Albany, KY
Clinton County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42602 is located in
Albany ,
Kentucky ,
within Clinton County .
It covers approximately 189.03 square miles and serves a population of
9,141 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 42602
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $40,551. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 42602 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
9,141
Population density
48 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
189.03 sq mi
Water area
6.39 sq mi
Latitude
36.7517
Longitude
-85.1217
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.3%
68.4%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
20.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
9.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$40,551
Median household income
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,960 21.4% 18 and over 7,181 78.6% 65 and over 1,885 20.6% Median age 43.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 8,663 93.5% Two or more races 237 2.6% Asian 129 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 120 1.3% Other race 98 1.1% Black or African American 14 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.3%
68.4%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
20.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
9.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 9.3% $15k–$25k 10.1% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 13.4% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 9.8% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $40,551
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $90,800 Median rent / month $607 Owner occupied 72.8% Renter occupied 27.2% Vacant 25.9% Single-family detached 65.7% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 28.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 18.7% 1990–1999 18.8% 1980–1989 16.9% 1970–1979 12.9% 1960–1969 6.9% 1950–1959 9.8% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 29.8% 3 bedrooms 50.8% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 30.6% 2 vehicles 38.6% 3 or more 24.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.8% Electricity 75.7% Propane / LP gas 14.9% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 4.9% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,573 43.2% Cohabiting couple 241 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 893 24.5% Female householder, no spouse 936 25.7% Households with children under 18 873 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,339 36.8% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.1% 21.2% Married 42.8% 50.5% Separated 2.6% 1.9% Widowed 8.4% 9.7% Divorced 17.1% 16.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.5% Bachelor's or higher 14.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 202 11.0% Kindergarten 112 6.1% Elementary school 886 48.2% High school 356 19.3% College / grad school 284 15.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Public administration
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 20.4% Sales & office 20.7% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 19.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.1% Government 14.9% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.8% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 18.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.5% Retirement income 21.1% Supplemental Security 13.3% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 22.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 47.8% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 37.8% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 15.6% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.3% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 39.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 29.0% Poor mental health 20.0% Poor physical health 19.0% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 43.8% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 28.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 622 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 24.5% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 21.8% 65 and over 53.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.1% Public insurance 60.5% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,622 94.3% Spanish 102 1.2% Other Indo-European 102 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,019 98.7% Born in same state 9,019 98.7% Born in different state 6,210 67.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 122 1.3% Not a US citizen 24 19.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,837 20.1% Arab 1,022 11.2% Italian 554 6.1%
Ancestry Count % English 25 0.3% Polish 7 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.9% Internet access 78.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42602
What city is ZIP code 42602 in?
ZIP code 42602 is primarily assigned to Albany, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42602 in?
ZIP code 42602 falls within Clinton County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42602?
21% of residents in ZIP code 42602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42602?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 42602 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 42602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42602?
The median home value in ZIP code 42602 is $90,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 42602 in?
ZIP code 42602 observes the CST timezone.
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