Christian County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
72,357
population (2021)
-2.2%
pop change since 2010
21047
FIPS code
Christian County ZIP code map
About Christian County
Christian County is located in Kentucky and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 72,357 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.2% from 73,955 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Christian County is 21047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 72,357 |
| 2010 population | 73,955 |
| Change | -2.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21047 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Christian County
ZIP codes for Christian County, KY (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42217 | Crofton | Christian | View map |
| 42221 | Fairview | Christian | View map |
| 42223 | Fort Campbell | Christian | View map |
| 42232 | Gracey | Christian | View map |
| 42236 | Herndon | Christian | View map |
| 42240 | Hopkinsville | Christian | View map |
| 42241 | Hopkinsville | Christian | View map |
| 42254 | La Fayette | Christian | View map |
| 42262 | Oak Grove | Christian | View map |
| 42266 | Pembroke | Christian | View map |
Demographics & statistics
80,838
Population
31.1
Median age
$50,640
Median household income
$25,551
Per capita income
$126,689
Median home value
$756
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
16,767
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,136
Under 5
3,685
3,498
5–9
3,117
2,870
10–14
2,558
3,182
15–19
2,835
5,447
20–24
4,854
7,189
25–34
6,406
4,615
35–44
4,112
3,460
45–54
3,083
1,627
55–59
1,450
1,872
60–64
1,668
2,745
65–74
2,445
1,418
75–84
1,263
689
85+
614
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,846 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 57,992 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 9,174 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.1%
Black or African American
18.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,363 | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 15,780 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,219 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,171 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,961 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 301 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
23.8%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $50,640 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,689 |
| Median rent / month | $756 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 10.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.3% |
| Electricity | 60.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,636 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,884 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,088 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,031 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,187 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,224 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 22.0% |
| Married | 49.9% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,000 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,130 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 9,774 | 47.8% |
| High school | 3,570 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,896 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Professional & management
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% |
| Poor mental health | 19.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,536 | 12.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 73,017 | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 2,277 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,081 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 868 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 310 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 78,335 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 76,004 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 37,910 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 2,331 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,503 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,262 | 39.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,931 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 5,066 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 3,883 | 4.8% |
| English | 691 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 366 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 204 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 86.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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