Pembroke, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42266
Christian County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,590
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pembroke pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42266 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42266 covers 194.7 square miles in Pembroke, Christian County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,590 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42266 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (19% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,596. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,200 (45% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $923.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 42266 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 42266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembroke, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42266.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42266, Pembroke, 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
2,590
Population
194.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42266?
33.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,596
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42266 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Pembroke, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,250 Top 22% higher than 78% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,052housing units
1,052
Total Housing Units
848
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
3.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,200
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 42266, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,321,000.
46
Businesses
322
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 19.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.7% |
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 42266 vs 42286 →
ZIP 42266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42240
Hopkinsville (42240)
42,479 residents
- 42223
Fort Campbell (42223)
19,837 residents
- 42262 8,396
Oak Grove (42262)
8,396 residents
- 42266 2,590
Pembroke (42266)
2,590 residents
- 42286 1,291
Trenton (42286)
1,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42266 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42266 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42266
Pembroke (42266)
$71,250 median income
- 42286
Trenton (42286)
$65,938 median income
- 42223
Fort Campbell (42223)
$61,598 median income
- 42262
Oak Grove (42262)
$51,975 median income
- 42240
Hopkinsville (42240)
$51,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42266 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42266, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,590 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42266 in?
ZIP code 42266 (Pembroke) is located in Christian County, Kentucky. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42266?
ZIP code 42266 in Pembroke, KY has a population of 2,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42266?
The median household income in ZIP 42266 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42266?
The median home value in ZIP 42266 is $230,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42266 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42266?
ZIP code 42266 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42266 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (7), Manufacturing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42266?
In ZIP code 42266, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42266?
In ZIP code 42266, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42266 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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