42021 ZIP Code, Arlington, KY
42021 is a ZIP code in Arlington, Kentucky — mostly in Carlisle County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Hickman County. It covers 57 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42023, 42032 and 42031. 1,090 people live here in 459 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $56,477, below the Kentucky median of $63,726; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Arlington, KY
- County: Carlisle County
- Land area: 57 sq mi
- Population: 1,090
- Median household income: $56,477
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,090 |
| Households | 459 |
| Median household income | $56,477 |
| Income per person | $34,819 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 81.5% |
| Median home value | $94,800 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 85.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 10.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 16.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 19.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.1% |
| 10–19 | 5.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 12.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.4% |
| Owned outright | 40.4% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 27.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.9% |
| 20+ units | 1.9% |
| Mobile / other | 19.7% |
Businesses in 42021
18 business establishments with 97 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42023 — Bardwell city, KY (4.6 mi)
- 42032 — Columbus city, KY (7.8 mi)
- 42031 — Clinton city, KY (8.3 mi)
- 42039 — Fancy Farm CDP, KY (9.4 mi)
- 42035 — Cunningham CDP, KY (11.2 mi)
- 42087 — Wickliffe city, KY (11.6 mi)
- 42061 — Lowes CDP, KY (13.6 mi)
- 42060 — Lovelaceville CDP, KY (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 42021
- Arlington, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Carlisle County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42021 in?
- 42021 is a Arlington, KY mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42021 in?
- 42021 is mostly in Carlisle County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Hickman County.
- What is the population of 42021?
- About 1,090 people (±215), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,328.
- What is the median household income in 42021?
- $56,477 (±$17,109), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42023 (4.6 mi, Bardwell), 42032 (7.8 mi, Columbus), 42031 (8.3 mi, Clinton), 42039 (9.4 mi, Fancy Farm), 42035 (11.2 mi, Cunningham) and 42087 (11.6 mi, Wickliffe).
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