42286 ZIP Code — Trenton, KY

Todd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42286 is located in Trenton, Kentucky, within Todd County. It covers approximately 68.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42286

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 $173,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,531. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average.

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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,884

population

68.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42286 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42286

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42286. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42234 Guthrie (5.5 mi) 42266 Pembroke (6.5 mi) 42204 Allensville (9.7 mi) 42262 Oak Grove (10.2 mi) 42220 Elkton (11.3 mi) 37042 Clarksville (15 mi) 37010 Adams (15.4 mi) 37044 Clarksville (15.4 mi) 37040 Clarksville (16 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (16.4 mi) 37043 Clarksville (16.7 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,884
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	219

Geography
Land area	68.69 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	36.7434
Longitude	-87.2625
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	51.9%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,884

Population

People per sq mi

23.0

Median age

$64,531

Median household income

$20,937

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

150

119

10–14

139

15–19

20–24

25–34

137

35–44

160

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	770	40.9%
18 and over	1,114	59.1%
65 and over	160	8.5%
Median age	23.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,796	92%
Hispanic or Latino	69	3.5%
Two or more races	65	3.3%
Black or African American	17	0.9%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 17.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$64,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	29.5%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.3%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	71.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	68	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	56	11.3%
Households with children under 18	251	50.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	22.3%
Average household size	3.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	21.4%
Married	67.4%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	7.6%
Divorced	4.7%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	8.8%
Kindergarten	19	3.7%
Elementary school	343	67.0%
High school	68	13.3%
College / grad school	37	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Agriculture & mining 25.2%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 3.5%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.0%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	22.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 46.2%

Under 18 years 70.2%

18 and over 29.8%

Married-couple families 30.6%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.4%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	38.4%
Uninsured under 19	50.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,705	90.5%
Spanish	148	8.7%
Other Indo-European	17	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	131	7.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,867	99.1%
Born in same state	1,865	99.0%
Born in different state	1,084	57.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	454	24.1%
French	253	13.4%
English	51	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	1.9%
Dutch	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.4%
Internet access	71.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42286

What city is ZIP code 42286 in?

ZIP code 42286 is primarily assigned to Trenton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42286 in?

ZIP code 42286 falls within Todd County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42286?

46% of residents in ZIP code 42286 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42286 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 42286 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42286?

The median home value in ZIP code 42286 is $173,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42286?

ZIP code 42286 has an estimated population of 1,884 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42286 in?

ZIP code 42286 observes the CST timezone.