ZIP Code 42217 Demographics

Christian County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42217 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,389

↓ 95.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,802

↑ +10.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$122,000

↓ 14.1% vs county

Median Age

41.9 yrs

↓ +47.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

↑ 23.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42217 compares to Christian County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42217 $54k Christian $49k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42217 $122k Christian $142k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$773

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42217 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$122,000
Down Payment (20%)$24,400
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$775P&I: $617 | Tax: $122 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$773
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $2/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42217, sorted by distance.

42442 8.2 mi away hopkins county 42464 10.6 mi away hopkins county 42453 10.9 mi away hopkins county 42440 13.3 mi away hopkins county 42408 15.8 mi away hopkins county 42344 16.4 mi away muhlenberg county 42445 22.4 mi away caldwell county

About Christian County

Christian County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 72,766. The county's median household income is $48,920 and median home value is $142,000. ZIP code 42217 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Christian County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.