PlainZIP

Clinton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42031

Hickman County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,418
9/sq mi
$57,097
Median income
$118,700
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42031 covers 388.4 square miles in Clinton, Hickman County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,418 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42031 reports a modest median household income of $57,097 (4% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,314. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $118,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $701 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Hickman County, so you can benchmark 42031 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42031.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42031, Clinton, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,418

Population

388.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42031?

51.1

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,097

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$33,314

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42031 ranks nationally

Clinton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,097 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,756

Total Housing Units

1,398

Occupied Units

358

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$118,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$701

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 42031, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,087,000.

57

Businesses

497

Employees

$21.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 14.0%
Construction 6 10.5%
Wholesale trade 6 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.8%
Manufacturing 4 7.0%
Finance and insurance 4 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42031 vs 42021 →

ZIP 42031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42031 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42031 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42021 Arlington, KY 1,505 8.3 mi
42032 Columbus, KY 192 8.7 mi
42041 Fulton, KY 4,627 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickman County

42032 standard
Columbus, KY
Pop: 192

Related Areas

Hickman County Clinton, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42031 in? ▼
ZIP code 42031 (Clinton) is located in Hickman County, Kentucky. Hickman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickman-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42031? ▼
ZIP code 42031 in Clinton, KY has a population of 3,418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42031 is $57,097, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42031 is $118,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42031 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42031? ▼
ZIP code 42031 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42031 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42031? ▼
In ZIP code 42031, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42031 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42031? ▼
In ZIP code 42031, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42031 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.