42232 ZIP Code — Gracey, KY

Christian County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42232 is located in Gracey, Kentucky, within Christian County. It covers approximately 21.96 square miles and serves a population of 786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42232

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 $163,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,560.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

786

population

21.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gracey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42236 Herndon (9.9 mi) 42215 Cerulean (10.6 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (11.1 mi) 42211 Cadiz (14.8 mi) 42262 Oak Grove (16.1 mi) 42217 Crofton (16.2 mi) 42266 Pembroke (16.5 mi) 37028 Bumpus Mills (19 mi) 37023 Big Rock (19.2 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	786
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	21.96 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.8550
Longitude	-87.6532
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	37.1%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

786

Population

People per sq mi

24.8

Median age

$59,560

Median household income

$25,469

Per capita income

$163,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

48.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	32.2%
18 and over	533	67.8%
65 and over	57	7.3%
Median age	24.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Black or African American 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	748	95.2%
Black or African American	38	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 36.2%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	36.2%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$59,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 38.1%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	21.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	16	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	72	27.2%
Households with children under 18	132	49.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	14.3%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	3.6%
Married	64.3%	69.9%
Separated	0.0%	17.8%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.9%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 47.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	17.3%
Kindergarten	14	4.8%
Elementary school	27	9.2%
High school	49	16.7%
College / grad school	153	52.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Agriculture & mining 23.4%

Manufacturing 22.8%

Other services 13.3%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	29.7%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	2.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	4.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.6%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	14.9%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	32.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	593	75.4%
Spanish	44	7.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	7.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	778	99.0%
Born in same state	778	99.0%
Born in different state	610	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42232

What city is ZIP code 42232 in?

ZIP code 42232 is primarily assigned to Gracey, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42232 in?

ZIP code 42232 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42232 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 42232 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 42232 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 42232 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42232?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42232?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42232 in?

ZIP code 42232 observes the CST timezone.