ZIP Code 42726 Demographics & Data

Insights on Clarkson, KY (ZIP Code 42726)

Kentucky

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 42726

The 42726 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Clarkson in Kentucky in Grayson County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,776. Approximately 12.3% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $23,298. The median household income is at $40,554, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 42726

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42726 is 4,776.

Clarkson, KY

The 42726 ZIP Code is associated with Clarkson, KY in Grayson County.

Area Codes associated with 42726

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42726 include 270.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42726

Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 4:34 pm
Sunrise in 42726 6:24 am
Sunrise in 42726 4:34 pm

Weather forecast for 42726

This Afternoon's forecast for 42726: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 42726

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 42726 Fair

Internet in 42726

In ZIP Code 42726, about 80.4% of households have a computer, while 61.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42726

In ZIP Code 42726, the gender split is approximately 51.5% female and an estimated 48.5% male.

Health Insurance in 42726

Approximately 7.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42726 (Clarkson, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42726

The median household income in ZIP Code 42726 is $40,554, while the region's mean household income is $57,736. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,298. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42726 of $23,298 is approximately 17.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 14.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately48.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.8% of the population in 42726 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.4% of 42726 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42726

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.2%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42726

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42726, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 42726 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42726 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by Asian (0.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42726

Industry Percent
White 99.3%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42726

Residents of ZIP Code 42726 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 42726 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 42726 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 42726 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42726

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 7.3%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 12.8%
35 to 44 years 11.2%
45 to 54 years 13.7%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 7.5%
65 to 74 years 9.9%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42726

In ZIP Code 42726, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Grayson County region.

Language Spoken in 42726

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.7%
Spanish 0.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42726

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42726, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Grayson County region.

Age of Housing in 42726

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42726

In ZIP Code 42726, 83.0% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.4% in this Grayson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42726

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.4%
Some college, no degree 25.4%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate or professional degree 5.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42726 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42726

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42726 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42726 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42726 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42726

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42726

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42726 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42726 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes electricity rates in 42726 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42726

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42726 9.94¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh 6.31¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.68¢/kWh 11.6¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42726

Month ZIP Code 42726 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.59 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.27 3 6.31
Mar 4.7 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.44 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.1 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.84 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.06 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.35 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes solar power levels in 42726 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 42726 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42726, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 42726 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Grayson County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 42726

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 42726

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42726

In 42726, 55.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42726 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 42726 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42726. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42726

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.5%
Construction 10.4%
Manufacturing 21.4%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.8%
Information 0.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 3.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.7%
Other services, except public administration 1.6%
Public administration 3.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.