Clarkson, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42726
Grayson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,667
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,078
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarkson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42726 covers 266.7 square miles in Clarkson, Grayson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,667 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42726 reports a modest median household income of $60,078 (1% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,355. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $204,200 (28% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $903.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Grayson County, so 42726 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 42726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkson, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42726.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 42726, Clarkson, 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
4,667
Population
266.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42726?
44.0
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.6%
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?
$60,078
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,355
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42726 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Clarkson, 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)
$60,078 Top 43% higher than 57% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,930housing units
2,930
Total Housing Units
1,810
Occupied Units
1,120
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,200
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$903
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 42726, employing approximately 332 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,104,000.
53
Businesses
332
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 28.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 42726 vs 42712 →
ZIP 42726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42726
Clarkson (42726)
4,667 residents
- 42712 1,855
Big Clifty (42712)
1,855 residents
- 42729 1,617
Cub Run (42729)
1,617 residents
- 42207 1,207
Bee Spring (42207)
1,207 residents
- 42788 310
White Mills (42788)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42726
Clarkson (42726)
$60,078 median income
- 42729
Cub Run (42729)
$54,706 median income
- 42712
Big Clifty (42712)
$45,870 median income
- 42207
Bee Spring (42207)
$45,463 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42726 ranks the highest of 4 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 42726, 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 (4,667 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 42726 in?
ZIP code 42726 (Clarkson) 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 42726?
ZIP code 42726 in Clarkson, KY has a population of 4,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42726?
The median household income in ZIP 42726 is $60,078, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42726?
The median home value in ZIP 42726 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42726 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42726?
ZIP code 42726 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42726 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42726?
In ZIP code 42726, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 42726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42726 is 31.5 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 42726?
In ZIP code 42726, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42726 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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