ZIP Code 42712 - Big Clifty Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 42712 is located in Big Clifty Kentucky. 42712 is primarily within Grayson County, with some portions in Hardin County. Regionally, 42712 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 42712 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Big Clifty |
| Primary County | Grayson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,681 |
| Area Code(s) | 270 / 364 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 42712 Map
42712 Demographics
42712 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42712 is White. The current unemployment level in 42712 is 4.6%.
| Population | 1,681 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 705 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,081 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $130,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.49% |
42712 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,711 | 97.49% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42712 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 86 | 8.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 25 | 2.41% |
| High School Diploma | 578 | 55.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 105 | 10.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 154 | 14.85% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 7.43% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 1.16% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
42712 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.55747223, -86.15532684 |
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| Region | Metro Louisville |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 52 Square Miles |
42712 Schools
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42712 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 71a - Crawford-Mammoth Cave Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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