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ZIP Code 42712
Big Clifty, KY, Hardin County
Population
1,714
Land area
54.4sq mi
People per sq mi
32
City
Big Clifty
ZIP 42712 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42712 at a glance
- ZIP 42712 (Big Clifty) is 73% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,870, 28% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,400 (28% below Kentucky) and median rent is $587 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42712
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42712, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,870
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$587/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
33.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
11
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
49
$1.9M annual payroll
PPP loans
$699K
59 loans
Campaign donations
$10.3K
0% D, 86% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42712, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42712?
- ZIP code 42712 is in Big Clifty, KY (Hardin County).
- What county is ZIP code 42712 in?
- ZIP code 42712 is mostly in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42712?
- About 1,714 people live in the 42712 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.