PlainZIP

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
$65,938
Median income
$276,200
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,282. Local economic indicators show a 37.4% poverty rate alongside 0.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $276,200 (74% above the state average), median rent at $738 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.7%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Todd County, letting you compare 42286 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 42286?

27.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$26,282

Per Capita Income

37.4%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42286 ranks nationally

Trenton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,938 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

695

Total Housing Units

643

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

3.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$276,200

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42286 ranks #3 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 42286 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 42286 ranks #2 of 3 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
42234 Guthrie, KY 2,469 5.5 mi
42266 Pembroke, KY 2,590 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Todd County

42220 standard
Elkton, KY
Pop: 6,844
42234 standard
Guthrie, KY
Pop: 2,469
42204 standard
Allensville, KY
Pop: 657
42280 standard
Sharon Grove, KY
Pop: 484

Related Areas

Todd County Trenton, KY Kentucky

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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