42032 ZIP Code — Columbus, KY

Hickman County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42032 is located in Columbus, Kentucky, within Hickman County. It covers approximately 6.94 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42032

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,688. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42032 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

222

population

6.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42021 Arlington (7.7 mi) 42023 Bardwell (7.9 mi) 42031 Clinton (8.3 mi) 63845 East Prairie (12.4 mi) 63834 Charleston (14 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (15 mi) 42035 Cunningham (15.1 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (15.7 mi) 42050 Hickman (17.7 mi) 42041 Fulton (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	222
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	6.94 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.7705
Longitude	-89.0973
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	63.8%	53.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	32.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	7.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

222

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

$34,688

Median household income

$26,109

Per capita income

$60,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	8.6%
18 and over	203	91.4%
65 and over	43	19.4%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Black or African American 26.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	147	63.9%
Black or African American	60	26.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	3.5%
Two or more races	8	3.5%
Other race	5	2.2%
Asian	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	53.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	32.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	7.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 23.8%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	23.8%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
Median income	$34,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.7%

$50k–$100k 46.7%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	39.1%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	22.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	36.3%
Propane / LP gas	53.8%
Solar	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	28.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	17	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	34	42.5%
Households with children under 18	21	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	46.3%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	50.8%
Married	31.7%	19.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	9.8%	7.3%
Divorced	8.5%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	57.1%
High school	3	21.4%
College / grad school	3	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Public administration 28.0%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Retail trade 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.3%
Service	40.0%
Sales & office	4.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	42.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	34.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 21.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	214	96.4%
Spanish	5	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	1.4%
Other languages	2	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	217	97.7%
Born in same state	217	97.7%
Born in different state	154	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	24.8%
French	48	21.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.7%
English	3	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42032

What city is ZIP code 42032 in?

ZIP code 42032 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42032 in?

ZIP code 42032 falls within Hickman County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42032 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 42032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42032 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 42032 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42032?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 42032?

Health data for ZIP code 42032 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 42032 in?

ZIP code 42032 observes the CST timezone.