ZIP Code 42602 — Albany, KY
42602 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Albany, Kentucky, in Clinton 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 42602 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42602 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Albany |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Clinton FIPS 21053 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 8,948 |
| Coordinates | 36.732010, -85.133240 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42602
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42602. 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 42602 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 42602.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42603 | Alpha, KY | 7.5 mi |
| 38549 | Byrdstown, TN | 11.8 mi |
| 42629 | Jamestown, KY | 13.4 mi |
| 42717 | Burkesville, KY | 14.2 mi |
| 38577 | Pall Mall, TN | 15.5 mi |
| 42633 | Monticello, KY | 17.2 mi |
| 38573 | Monroe, TN | 17.4 mi |
| 38541 | Allons, TN | 18 mi |
| 42741 | Glens Fork, KY | 18.9 mi |
| 42715 | Breeding, KY | 21.3 mi |
| 42759 | Marrowbone, KY | 22.1 mi |
| 38551 | Celina, TN | 23 mi |
Questions about 42602
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42602?
42602 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 42602, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42602?
42602 is assigned to Albany, Kentucky, in Clinton 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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