42054 ZIP Code — Kirksey, KY

Calloway County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42054 is located in Kirksey, Kentucky, within Calloway County. It covers approximately 32.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42054

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,295. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 42054 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,064

population

32.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirksey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42020 Almo (7.6 mi) 42071 Murray (9.4 mi) 42040 Farmington (9.5 mi) 42036 Dexter (10.1 mi) 42048 Hardin (10.5 mi) 42025 Benton (11.9 mi) 42066 Mayfield (12.8 mi) 42079 Sedalia (13.3 mi) 42049 Hazel (13.3 mi) 42082 Symsonia (14.8 mi) 42051 Hickory (15.5 mi) 42027 Boaz (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,064
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	32.97 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	36.7150
Longitude	-88.4182
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	26.3%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	59.3%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,064

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$63,295

Median household income

$30,776

Per capita income

$139,800

Median home value

$1,078

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

438

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	18.0%
18 and over	873	82.0%
65 and over	172	16.2%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,008	94.7%
Two or more races	56	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	59.3%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$63,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,800
Median rent / month	$1,078
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	36.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	8.6%
2 vehicles	58.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	52	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	248	46.4%
Households with children under 18	215	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	26.5%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	10.5%
Married	61.2%	39.2%
Separated	0.0%	8.9%
Widowed	6.1%	13.7%
Divorced	20.6%	27.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 21.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	29.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	40.8%
High school	29	29.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Professional & management 10.5%

Information 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Retail trade 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	35.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	942	88.5%
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)	1,058	99.4%
Born in same state	1,058	99.4%
Born in different state	628	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	136	12.8%
Arab	104	9.8%
Italian	74	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	3.7%
Polish	12	1.1%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.3%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42054

What city is ZIP code 42054 in?

ZIP code 42054 is primarily assigned to Kirksey, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42054 in?

ZIP code 42054 falls within Calloway County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42054?

21% of residents in ZIP code 42054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42054?

The median home value in ZIP code 42054 is $139,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42054?

ZIP code 42054 has an estimated population of 1,064 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42054?

The median household income in ZIP code 42054 is $63,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42054 in?

ZIP code 42054 observes the CST timezone.