City

Crofton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,739Population
💰$60,655Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$130,200Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 4%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black4.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate810 (39.2%)
Some College336 (16.3%)
Associates320 (15.5%)
Bachelors162 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree438 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,655 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$130,200 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,654
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Crofton, KY

Crofton is a city in Kentucky, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Crofton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,655 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Crofton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crofton is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.46%).

Crofton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Crofton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42217 3,739 $60,655 $130,200 $858 5.0% 29.0% 83.6%