42721 ZIP Code — Caneyville, KY

Grayson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42721 is located in Caneyville, Kentucky, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 142.36 square miles and serves a population of 3,954 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42721

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,744. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,954

population

142.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caneyville	Acceptable
Caneyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42762 Millwood (7.5 mi) 42252 Jetson (11.3 mi) 42754 Leitchfield (12.3 mi) 42285 Sweeden (14.2 mi) 42333 Cromwell (14.3 mi) 42207 Bee Spring (14.4 mi) 40119 Falls Of Rough (15.4 mi) 40152 Mc Daniels (16 mi) 42261 Morgantown (17.1 mi) 42210 Brownsville (17.5 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,954
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	142.36 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	37.3932
Longitude	-86.5051
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	62.1%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,954

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$49,744

Median household income

$23,318

Per capita income

$118,700

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,431

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

124

150

5–9

153

241

10–14

246

113

15–19

116

20–24

187

25–34

191

275

35–44

280

279

45–54

284

141

55–59

143

60–64

183

65–74

186

100

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,197	30.3%
18 and over	2,757	69.7%
65 and over	594	15.0%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,774	94.3%
Two or more races	154	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1.2%
Other race	21	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$49,744

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 33.5%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,700
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Wood	12.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	127	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	250	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	284	21.4%
Households with children under 18	447	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	31.3%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	21.0%
Married	45.6%	49.7%
Separated	4.8%	0.9%
Widowed	4.5%	14.9%
Divorced	25.9%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.1%
Kindergarten	41	4.6%
Elementary school	561	62.5%
High school	193	21.5%
College / grad school	66	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.1%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,709	93.8%
Spanish	153	4.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	153	4.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,891	98.4%
Born in same state	3,889	98.4%
Born in different state	3,168	80.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	63	1.6%
Not a US citizen	41	65.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	807	20.4%
French	289	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	238	6%
German	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42721

What city is ZIP code 42721 in?

ZIP code 42721 is primarily assigned to Caneyville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42721 in?

ZIP code 42721 falls within Grayson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42721 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 42721 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42721?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42721 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 42721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42721 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 42721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42721 in?

ZIP code 42721 observes the CST timezone.