| ZIP Code | 42223 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Campbell |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Christian County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 598 ft |
| Latitude | 36.639356 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.473311 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 47125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,657 (23.3%) |
| Some College | 702 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 1,929 (27.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,205 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,477 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,525 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $266,400 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,553/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,556 |
| Vacant Units | 349 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,556 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 349 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
ZIP code 42223 is located in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, within Christian County. With a population of 19,261, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.2 years. Economically, 42223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,525 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 42223 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $266,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,553 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 42223 is majority White (54.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 42223 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 42223 in Fort Campbell, KY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 19,261 residents, a median household income of $64,525, and a median home value of $266,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.