PlainZIP

Caneyville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42721

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

3,982
11/sq mi
$49,583
Median income
$130,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42721 covers 375.7 square miles in Caneyville, Grayson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,982 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42721 reports a modest median household income of $49,583 (17% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,642. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $130,700 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $590 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 42721 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Grayson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 42721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caneyville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42721.

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 42721, Caneyville, 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

3,982

Population

375.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42721?

36.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
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 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$49,583

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$24,642

Per Capita Income

30.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42721 ranks nationally

Caneyville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,583 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,733

Total Housing Units

1,514

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$130,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$590

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 42721, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,459,000.

38

Businesses

249

Employees

$9.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 23.7%
Retail trade 8 21.1%
Manufacturing 4 10.5%
Wholesale trade 4 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%

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 42721 vs 42762 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42762 Millwood, KY 422 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grayson County

42754 standard
Leitchfield, KY
Pop: 15,349
42726 standard
Clarkson, KY
Pop: 4,667
42712 standard
Big Clifty, KY
Pop: 1,855
40119 standard
Falls Of Rough, KY
Pop: 1,797
42762 standard
Millwood, KY
Pop: 422

Related Areas

Grayson County Caneyville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42721 in? ▼
ZIP code 42721 (Caneyville) is located in Grayson County, Kentucky. Grayson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grayson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42721? ▼
ZIP code 42721 in Caneyville, KY has a population of 3,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42721 is $49,583, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42721 is $130,700, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42721 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42721? ▼
ZIP code 42721 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42721 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42721? ▼
In ZIP code 42721, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 42721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42721 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42721? ▼
In ZIP code 42721, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42721 is 30.5% 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.