ZIP 42721 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Caneyville city, KY (42721)

Median Income

$52,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+161

Wealth inflow

Population

4,302

Unemployment

3.9%

0.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 161 for ZIP 42721 (Caneyville city, KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.9%+6% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-62% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.8%+27% vs US avg

Establishments

249

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.0%
Construction10.0%
Manufacturing23.3%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Retail trade10.9%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.3%
Other services6.9%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 42721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 21.6%, median income rose 18.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 7.7%.

Median Income

$52,833

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate