County

Christian County, KY

10 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥79,440Population
💰$55,352Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$178,206Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 10%Black: 18.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.2%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic10.0%
Black18.3%
Asian1.3%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma352 (0.9%)
HS Graduate11,744 (29.9%)
Some College6,135 (15.6%)
Associates7,515 (19.1%)
Bachelors4,801 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree8,766 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College15.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.8%Renter: 56.2%Tenure
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,352 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$178,206 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units30,819
Vacant Units3,661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Christian County, KY

Christian County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 79,440 residents. With a median age of 31.03, it is a relatively young county.

Christian County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,352 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Christian County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $178,206 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,080.

The residents of Christian County are majority White (63.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Christian County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Christian County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42217 Crofton 3,739 $60,655 $130,200 $858 5.0% 29.0%
42223 Fort Campbell 19,261 $64,525 $266,400 $1,553 2.5% 37.7%
42232 Gracey 1,052 $84,250 $167,400 2.2% 47.5%
42236 Herndon 853 $70,893 $119,700 $858 2.7% 40.9%
42240 Hopkinsville 41,510 $49,872 $147,400 $866 7.7% 35.6%
42254 La Fayette 176 $50,833 $108,300 $950 0.0% 13.8%
42262 Oak Grove 9,646 $49,898 $146,500 $1,224 10.2% 25.0%
42266 Pembroke 3,203 $68,068 $221,600 $918 5.7% 33.4%