42215 ZIP Code — Cerulean, KY

Trigg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42215 is located in Cerulean, Kentucky, within Trigg County. It covers approximately 56.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42215

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42215 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,618

population

56.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42215 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42215

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cerulean	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42232 Gracey (10.6 mi) 42217 Crofton (10.8 mi) 42453 Saint Charles (10.8 mi) 42408 Dawson Springs (11.8 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (12.7 mi) 42442 Nortonville (14.5 mi) 42445 Princeton (16 mi) 42410 Earlington (19.6 mi) 42211 Cadiz (19.6 mi) 42038 Eddyville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,618
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	221

Geography
Land area	56.44 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	37.0075
Longitude	-87.6658
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	47.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,618

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$29,056

Per capita income

$170,200

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

548

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

114

196

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	15.5%
18 and over	1,368	84.5%
65 and over	270	16.7%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Black or African American 21.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,220	75.4%
Black or African American	352	21.8%
Two or more races	40	2.5%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	47.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,200
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	17.4%
3 or more	57.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	151	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	83	13.8%
Households with children under 18	160	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	31.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	21.9%
Married	46.4%	60.1%
Separated	2.2%	1.1%
Widowed	1.7%	6.5%
Divorced	14.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	33.9%
High school	77	26.1%
College / grad school	118	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.0%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Professional & management 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 5.0%

Other services 3.5%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	28.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,554	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,602	99.0%
Born in same state	1,602	99.0%
Born in different state	1,255	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	8.1%
French	92	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42215

What city is ZIP code 42215 in?

ZIP code 42215 is primarily assigned to Cerulean, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42215 in?

ZIP code 42215 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42215 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 42215 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42215 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 42215 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42215?

The median home value in ZIP code 42215 is $170,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 42215?

ZIP code 42215 has an estimated population of 1,618 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42215 in?

ZIP code 42215 observes the CST timezone.