ZIP code 42602
Where is ZIP code 42602?
Albany, Kentucky
Clinton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42602 belongs to Albany, Kentucky in Clinton County. 42602 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270, 364, 606 and 931. About 8,948 people live in the 42602 area, where the median household income is $44,375. The closest ZIP codes are 38549 (Byrdstown, 7.9 mi south), 42603 (Alpha, 9.2 mi northeast) and 38577 (Pall Mall, 9.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 42602 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Albany |
| Also accepted | Aaron, Browns Crossroads, Browns Xroads, Highway, Seminary, Seventy Six, Snow, Static |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364, 606, 931 |
| Coordinates | 36.6857, -85.1407 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 426 |
Population and income in 42602
| Population | 8,948 · higher than 81% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 47 · lower than 58% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.1 years · higher than 59% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $44,375 · lower than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,413 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $124,100 · lower than 60% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $619 a month |
| Housing units | 4,966 |
| Households | 3,756 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 188.89 sq mi (plus 6.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38549 | Byrdstown, TN | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 42603 | Alpha, KY | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 38577 | Pall Mall, TN | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 38573 | Monroe, TN | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 38541 | Allons, TN | 16.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 42717 | Burkesville, KY | 16.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 42629 | Jamestown, KY | 19.7 mi N | Standard |
| 38543 | Alpine, TN | 21.1 mi S | Standard |
| 38556 | Jamestown, TN | 21.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 42633 | Monticello, KY | 21.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 38551 | Celina, TN | 21.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 42759 | Marrowbone, KY | 22.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42602
123 MAIN ST
ALBANY KY 42602
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts AARON, BROWNS CROSSROADS, BROWNS XROADS, HIGHWAY, SEMINARY, SEVENTY SIX, SNOW and STATIC as the city name for 42602. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42602?
- 42602 is a Albany, Kentucky ZIP code. Aaron, Browns Crossroads, Browns Xroads, Highway, Seminary, Seventy Six, Snow and Static are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42602 in?
- ZIP code 42602 is in Clinton County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42602 in?
- 42602 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42602?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42602 use area codes 270, 364, 606 and 931.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42602?
- About 8,948 people live in ZIP code 42602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42602?
- The median household income in 42602 is $44,375 a year, lower than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42602?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42602 are 38549 (Byrdstown, 7.9 miles), 42603 (Alpha, 9.2 miles), 38577 (Pall Mall, 9.4 miles) and 38573 (Monroe, 15.9 miles).