ZIP Code 42720 in Cane Valley, KY

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Cane Valley, Kentucky
County:Adair County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:05:13 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.1806, -85.3198
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42720 - Cane Valley, KY

ZIP Code 42720, Cane Valley

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAdair County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points35 (35 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 42728
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only, but actually provides street delivery service along Cane Valley Road
  • The ZIP functions as a point location within the larger ZIP code 42728, serving approximately 35 homes
  • No PO Boxes are currently assigned to this post office location
  • Census data is not available for this ZIP, as it has no defined ZCTA population boundary
  • General Delivery service is available, which is common in small rural communities

Community Overview

Cane Valley is a small rural community in Adair County, Kentucky, served by its own post office despite having no recorded ZCTA population. The ZIP code functions as a point location within the larger ZIP 42728, serving approximately 35 single-family homes in the surrounding area. This geographic arrangement is typical of rural Kentucky, where small communities maintain their own postal identity even when encompassed by neighboring service areas.

Postal Services

The post office offers city carrier delivery along Cane Valley Road and maintains General Delivery service. There are no PO Boxes currently assigned to this location. Street delivery is available, which is uncommon for a ZIP classified as PO Box only. This classification appears to be legacy metadata from the postal system's computerization era rather than a reflection of current service patterns.

Local Character

With no Census data available for this ZIP, demographic information isn't accessible. The community sits within Adair County in south-central Kentucky, where small crossroads communities like Cane Valley have long maintained their postal presence. This is one of Kentucky's smaller ZIP codes by population and area, representing the kind of rural service point that connects residents to the broader postal network.

Mailing Information

Mail addressed to Cane Valley, KY 42720 is delivered via carrier route. The post office is located on Cane Valley Road and serves as the postal hub for this rural area.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Road

Only one street is recorded: Cane Valley Road, which gives the community its name.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42720 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42720 is located in Adair County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 42720. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
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CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42721 | | 42719

Schools in ZIP Code 42720


We could not locate which school district 42720 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Adair County Elementary School 870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
District: Adair County School DistrictNearby
Adair County High School 526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
District: Adair County School DistrictNearby
Adair County Primary Center 158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
District: Adair County School DistrictNearby
Adair County Middle School 322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
District: Adair County School DistrictNearby
Adair Learning Academy 401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
District: Adair County School DistrictNearby
Kentucky Christian Academy 2046 Old Columbia Rd
Campbellsville, KY 42718
District: Private SchoolNearby
Campbellsville Christian Church Ctr For Education 302 Lebanon Ave
Campbellsville, KY 42718
District: Private SchoolNearby
Casey Amish Mennonite School 867 Hicks Rd
Liberty, KY 42539
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42720


Lindsey Wilson College 210 Lindsey Wilson St
Columbia, KY 42728-1223
Type: Post Secondary
Campbellsville University 1 University Dr
Campbellsville, KY 42718-2799
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology-Glasgow 920 Happy Valley Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
Type: Post Secondary
Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
Type: Post Secondary
Centre College 625 W Walnut St
Danville, KY 40422-1394
Type: Post Secondary
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College 600 College Street Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-3081
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov