42726 ZIP Code — Clarkson, KY

Grayson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42726 is located in Clarkson, Kentucky, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 103.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42726

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 $187,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,981. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 42726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,960

population

103.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkson	Acceptable
Clarkson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42788 White Mills (8.3 mi) 42712 Big Clifty (8.9 mi) 42729 Cub Run (9.7 mi) 42754 Leitchfield (10.6 mi) 42732 Eastview (11.7 mi) 42784 Upton (12 mi) 42207 Bee Spring (12.4 mi) 42776 Sonora (13.3 mi) 42762 Millwood (14 mi) 42259 Mammoth Cave (14.5 mi) 42740 Glendale (15 mi) 42765 Munfordville (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,960
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	103.08 sq mi
Water area	5.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.4374
Longitude	-86.1416
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	57.5%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,960

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$51,981

Median household income

$30,214

Per capita income

$187,200

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

2,619

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

118

148

5–9

151

241

10–14

245

125

15–19

127

170

20–24

173

245

25–34

249

295

35–44

299

303

45–54

308

263

55–59

267

150

60–64

153

236

65–74

240

127

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,266	25.5%
18 and over	3,694	74.5%
65 and over	813	16.4%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Asian 1.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,800	96.3%
Asian	76	1.5%
Two or more races	59	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.5%
Black or African American	24	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$51,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,200
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	885	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	82	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	421	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	435	23.9%
Households with children under 18	481	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	626	34.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.2%
Married	46.3%	49.2%
Separated	3.2%	1.8%
Widowed	5.3%	10.1%
Divorced	15.4%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	3.9%
Kindergarten	49	4.4%
Elementary school	642	57.2%
High school	272	24.2%
College / grad school	115	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 16.7%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,725	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,937	99.5%
Born in same state	4,924	99.3%
Born in different state	4,041	81.5%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	4.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	941	19%
French	590	11.9%
Italian	586	11.8%
German	22	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	0.2%
Polish	6	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42726

What city is ZIP code 42726 in?

ZIP code 42726 is primarily assigned to Clarkson, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42726 in?

ZIP code 42726 falls within Grayson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42726?

13% 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 42726?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42726 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 42726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42726?

The median home value in ZIP code 42726 is $187,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 42726 in?

ZIP code 42726 observes the CST timezone.