City

Oak Grove, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Kentucky

👥9,646Population
💰$49,898Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂24.7Median Age
🏠$146,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 108% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.3%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 18.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 6.8%Race
White61.3%
Hispanic11.7%
Black18.6%
Asian1.6%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
36%
45–64
9%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 108% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,230 (28%)
Some College915 (20.8%)
Associates1,110 (25.2%)
Bachelors398 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree703 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College20.8%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.7%Renter: 55.3%Tenure
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,898 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$146,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,224/mo
Total Housing Units3,980
Vacant Units461

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
59%
About Oak Grove, KY

Oak Grove is a city in Kentucky, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,646 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.7 years.

Economically, Oak Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,898 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,224 per month.

The population of Oak Grove is moderately educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42262 9,646 $49,898 $146,500 $1,224 10.2% 25.0% 44.7%