ZIP Code 42286 — Trenton, KY
42286 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Trenton, Kentucky, in Todd County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 42286 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42286 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Trenton |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Todd FIPS 21219 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 2,163 |
| Coordinates | 36.727490, -87.269590 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42286
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42286. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 42286 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 42286.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42234 | Guthrie, KY | 5.4 mi |
| 42266 | Pembroke, KY | 5.7 mi |
| 42262 | Oak Grove, KY | 10.3 mi |
| 42204 | Allensville, KY | 10.7 mi |
| 42223 | Fort Campbell, KY | 12.8 mi |
| 42220 | Elkton, KY | 12.9 mi |
| 37042 | Clarksville, TN | 13.5 mi |
| 37010 | Adams, TN | 14.2 mi |
| 37040 | Clarksville, TN | 14.5 mi |
| 42265 | Olmstead, KY | 14.9 mi |
| 42240 | Hopkinsville, KY | 15.1 mi |
| 37043 | Clarksville, TN | 15.9 mi |
Questions about 42286
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42286?
42286 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 42286, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42286?
42286 is assigned to Trenton, Kentucky, in Todd County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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