County

Clinton County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥9,690Population
💰$41,634Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$112,061Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,387 (42.7%)
Some College747 (13.4%)
Associates610 (10.9%)
Bachelors696 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,047 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College13.4%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,634 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$112,060 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units5,276
Vacant Units1,317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Clinton County, KY

Clinton County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,690 residents. With a median age of 42.87, it is a middle-aged county.

Clinton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $41,634 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Clinton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,060 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $630. Homeownership rates are high at 73.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clinton County are primarily White (94%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clinton County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clinton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42602 Albany 9,138 $41,797 $113,200 $630 5.7% 31.0%
42603 Alpha 552 $38,942 $93,200 0.0% 35.9%