42712 ZIP Code — Big Clifty, KY

Grayson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42712 is located in Big Clifty, Kentucky, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 54.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42712

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,605. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 42712 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,681

population

54.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Clifty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42732 Eastview (3.8 mi) 40140 Garfield (8 mi) 42788 White Mills (8.3 mi) 42726 Clarkson (8.9 mi) 42724 Cecilia (9.1 mi) 40145 Hudson (9.7 mi) 42754 Leitchfield (9.9 mi) 42740 Glendale (12 mi) 40115 Custer (12.7 mi) 40115 Custer (12.7 mi) 42776 Sonora (13.8 mi) 40162 Rineyville (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,681
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	54.40 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	37.5651
Longitude	-86.1635
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,681

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$44,605

Median household income

$25,814

Per capita income

$124,400

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

748

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

106

25–34

139

35–44

129

130

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

106

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	10.3%
18 and over	1,508	89.7%
65 and over	324	19.3%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,657	97.4%
Two or more races	24	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$44,605

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,400
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	10.0%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	68	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	252	36.5%
Female householder, no spouse	137	19.9%
Households with children under 18	68	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	38.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	24.7%
Married	35.0%	40.3%
Separated	2.8%	3.3%
Widowed	13.3%	3.8%
Divorced	11.0%	28.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	74	48.1%
High school	38	24.7%
College / grad school	35	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.4%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Other services 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	33.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 46.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	63.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,635	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,681	100.0%
Born in same state	1,673	99.5%
Born in different state	1,272	75.7%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	235	14%
Italian	224	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	6.2%
English	40	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	75.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42712

What city is ZIP code 42712 in?

ZIP code 42712 is primarily assigned to Big Clifty, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42712 in?

ZIP code 42712 falls within Grayson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42712?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42712?

20% of residents in ZIP code 42712 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42712 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 42712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42712 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 42712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42712 in?

ZIP code 42712 observes the CST timezone.