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Alpha, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42603

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

130
14/sq mi
$53,229
Median income
$73,000
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42603 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alpha, Clinton County, Kentucky, home to just 130 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Monticello time zone.

ZIP 42603 reports a modest median household income of $53,229 (11% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,364. Local economic indicators show a 30.4% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $73,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $569 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Clinton County, letting you compare 42603 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 42603, Alpha, 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

130

Population

9.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Monticello

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42603?

37.8

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$53,229

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$35,364

Per Capita Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42603 ranks nationally

Alpha, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,229 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

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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 30.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

333

Total Housing Units

288

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$73,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$569

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42603 vs 42602 →

ZIP 42603 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 42603 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 42603 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 42603 ranks the highest 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
42602 Albany, KY 10,216 6.8 mi
42629 Jamestown, KY 4,953 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

42602 standard
Albany, KY
Pop: 10,216

Related Areas

Clinton County Alpha, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42603 in? ▼
ZIP code 42603 (Alpha) is located in Clinton County, Kentucky. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42603? ▼
ZIP code 42603 in Alpha, KY has a population of 130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42603 is $53,229, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42603 is $73,000, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42603 is White at 99.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42603? ▼
In ZIP code 42603, 30.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 42603? ▼
In ZIP code 42603, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42603 is 30.4% 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.