42217 ZIP Code — Crofton, KY

Christian County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42217 is located in Crofton, Kentucky, within Christian County. It covers approximately 159.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42217

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,802. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 42217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,389

population

159.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crofton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42442 Nortonville (8.5 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (8.7 mi) 42453 Saint Charles (10.6 mi) 42215 Cerulean (10.8 mi) 42464 White Plains (10.8 mi) 42408 Dawson Springs (14.1 mi) 42410 Earlington (15.5 mi) 42232 Gracey (16.2 mi) 42344 Graham (17.3 mi) 42345 Greenville (18.3 mi) 42266 Pembroke (18.9 mi) 42220 Elkton (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,389
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	159.95 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.0422
Longitude	-87.4757
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	57.3%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,389

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$53,802

Median household income

$27,244

Per capita income

$122,000

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

115

5–9

132

10–14

146

104

15–19

116

20–24

126

25–34

139

262

35–44

290

173

45–54

192

55–59

147

60–64

163

215

65–74

238

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	22.6%
18 and over	2,623	77.4%
65 and over	719	21.2%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Two or more races 6.2%

Black or African American 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,025	87%
Two or more races	215	6.2%
Black or African American	124	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	87	2.5%
Other race	24	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$53,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,000
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	704	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	40	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	231	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	331	25.3%
Households with children under 18	323	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	494	37.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	17.9%
Married	56.7%	55.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.6%	11.9%
Divorced	12.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	128	18.6%
Kindergarten	26	3.8%
Elementary school	328	47.7%
High school	150	21.8%
College / grad school	56	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Manufacturing 23.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 1.0%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,171	93.6%
Spanish	88	2.8%
Other Indo-European	24	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	64	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,337	98.5%
Born in same state	3,324	98.1%
Born in different state	2,463	72.7%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.5%
Not a US citizen	23	44.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	377	11.1%
Arab	293	8.6%
Italian	251	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42217

What city is ZIP code 42217 in?

ZIP code 42217 is primarily assigned to Crofton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42217 in?

ZIP code 42217 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42217 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 42217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42217 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 42217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42217?

The median home value in ZIP code 42217 is $122,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42217?

ZIP code 42217 has an estimated population of 3,389 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42217 in?

ZIP code 42217 observes the CST timezone.