42031 ZIP Code — Clinton, KY

Hickman County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42031 is located in Clinton, Kentucky, within Hickman County. It covers approximately 147.06 square miles and serves a population of 3,512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42031

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($62,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,512

population

147.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clinton	Acceptable
Clinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42021 Arlington (7.7 mi) 42032 Columbus (8.3 mi) 42041 Fulton (11.4 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (12 mi) 42023 Bardwell (12.7 mi) 42085 Water Valley (13.2 mi) 42088 Wingo (15.6 mi) 42035 Cunningham (16.6 mi) 63845 East Prairie (17.4 mi) 42050 Hickman (18.6 mi) 42066 Mayfield (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,512
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	147.06 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	36.6823
Longitude	-88.9952
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	53.3%	53.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	7.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	6.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,512

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$62,438

Median household income

$38,575

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,410

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

152

10–14

162

160

15–19

170

20–24

172

25–34

182

155

35–44

164

198

45–54

211

132

55–59

141

125

60–64

133

238

65–74

253

75–84

105

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	754	21.5%
18 and over	2,758	78.5%
65 and over	837	23.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Black or African American 10.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,047	86.6%
Black or African American	362	10.3%
Two or more races	97	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	53.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	7.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	6.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$62,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	22.2%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	53.2%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.5%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	743	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	116	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	336	26.2%
Households with children under 18	405	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	485	37.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	24.5%
Married	56.3%	45.8%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.0%	12.3%
Divorced	8.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	9.0%
Kindergarten	16	2.0%
Elementary school	265	33.4%
High school	368	46.4%
College / grad school	73	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Professional & management 13.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,334	94.9%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,509	99.9%
Born in same state	3,473	98.9%
Born in different state	2,218	63.2%
Foreign born	36	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	774	22%
Italian	528	15%
Arab	353	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42031

What city is ZIP code 42031 in?

ZIP code 42031 is primarily assigned to Clinton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42031 in?

ZIP code 42031 falls within Hickman County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42031 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 42031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42031?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42031?

The median home value in ZIP code 42031 is $118,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 42031?

Health data for ZIP code 42031 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 42031 in?

ZIP code 42031 observes the CST timezone.