42223 ZIP Code — Fort Campbell, KY

Christian County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42223 is located in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, within Christian County. It covers approximately 21.72 square miles and serves a population of 19,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42223

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $56,840.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

19,617

population

21.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Campbell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37191 Woodlawn (6.3 mi) 37042 Clarksville (7.2 mi) 42262 Oak Grove (9.2 mi) 42236 Herndon (9.9 mi) 37079 Indian Mound (10 mi) 37044 Clarksville (10.6 mi) 37023 Big Rock (11.1 mi) 37040 Clarksville (12.7 mi) 37142 Palmyra (12.8 mi) 37050 Cumberland City (16.1 mi) 42266 Pembroke (16.1 mi) 37052 Cunningham (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	19,617
Population density	903 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	21.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5879
Longitude	-87.5320
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

19,617

Population

903

People per sq mi

22.0

Median age

$56,840

Median household income

$21,781

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,434

Median monthly rent

0.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,652

Under 5

1,077

1,052

5–9

685

789

10–14

515

1,263

15–19

823

2,955

20–24

1,926

2,883

25–34

1,880

986

35–44

643

226

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,368	32.5%
18 and over	13,249	67.5%
65 and over	34	0.2%
Median age	22.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.7%

Black or African American 13%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Other race 4.5%

Asian 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	13,029	60.7%
Black or African American	2,787	13%
Two or more races	2,055	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,831	8.5%
Other race	964	4.5%
Asian	402	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	256	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	124	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$56,840

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 95.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,434
Owner occupied	0.5%
Renter occupied	99.5%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	12.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	63.8%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	78.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,474	80.7%
Cohabiting couple	113	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	260	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	458	10.6%
Households with children under 18	3,257	75.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	0.5%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.0%	22.8%
Married	41.0%	70.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.2%	0.2%
Divorced	3.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	499	9.3%
Kindergarten	399	7.4%
Elementary school	2,358	43.9%
High school	719	13.4%
College / grad school	1,400	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.7%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Public administration 14.1%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Construction 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	33.5%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	29.1%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.6%
Retirement income	1.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	19.3%
High cholesterol	14.7%
Diabetes	3.5%
Heart disease	1.5%
Stroke	0.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	9.3%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	1.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	78.2%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	847	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.6%
Public insurance	11.9%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,888	86.1%
Spanish	598	3.5%
Other Indo-European	424	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.2%
Other languages	146	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,543	94.5%
Born in same state	17,406	88.7%
Born in different state	2,084	10.6%
Foreign born	1,137	5.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,074	5.5%
Not a US citizen	517	48.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,291	6.6%
French	1,259	6.4%
English	364	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	214	1.1%
Polish	132	0.7%
Irish	28	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.9%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42223

What city is ZIP code 42223 in?

ZIP code 42223 is primarily assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42223 in?

ZIP code 42223 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42223 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42223 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42223 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 42223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 42223?

ZIP code 42223 has an estimated population of 19,617 residents, with a density of 903 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42223?

The median household income in ZIP code 42223 is $56,840, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42223 in?

ZIP code 42223 observes the CST timezone.