Trenton, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42286
Todd County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,291
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42286 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42286 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Todd County, Kentucky, home to just 1,291 residents across 148.4 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42286 reports a modest median household income of $65,938 (11% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,282. The poverty rate is 37.4%, 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 $276,200 (74% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $738.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Todd County, so 42286 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 →
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 42286, Trenton, 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
1,291
Population
148.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42286?
27.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
4.1%
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?
$65,938
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$26,282
Per Capita Income
37.4%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42286 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Trenton, 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)
$65,938 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
695housing units
695
Total Housing Units
643
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,200
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 42286, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,712,000.
15
Businesses
64
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 26.7% |
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 42286 vs 42234 →
ZIP 42286 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42266
Pembroke (42266)
2,590 residents
- 42234
Guthrie (42234)
2,469 residents
- 42286
Trenton (42286)
1,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42286 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42286 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
- 42234
Guthrie (42234)
$58,259 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42286 ranks #2 of 3 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 42286, 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 (1,291 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 42286 in?
ZIP code 42286 (Trenton) is located in Todd County, Kentucky. Todd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/todd-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42286?
ZIP code 42286 in Trenton, KY has a population of 1,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42286?
The median household income in ZIP 42286 is $65,938, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42286?
The median home value in ZIP 42286 is $276,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42286?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42286 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42286?
ZIP code 42286 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42286?
In ZIP code 42286, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 42286?
In ZIP code 42286, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42286?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42286 is 37.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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