42254 ZIP Code — La Fayette, KY
Christian County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42254 is located in La Fayette, Kentucky, within Christian County. It covers approximately 9.38 square miles and serves a population of 196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
196
population
9.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42254 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42254
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Fayette | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 196 |
| Population density | 21 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6751 |
| Longitude | -87.6490 |
| 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 | 62.5% | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 29.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.2% | 11.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
21
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$47,083
Median household income
$30,780
Per capita income
$98,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
87
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
8
7
5–9
9
0
10–14
1
1
15–19
2
5
20–24
6
12
25–34
16
15
35–44
20
15
45–54
20
4
55–59
5
8
60–64
11
6
65–74
8
4
75–84
6
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 162 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Black or African American
5.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 5.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.5% | 56.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 29.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.2% | 11.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
$10k–$15k
12.9%
$15k–$25k
28.7%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 12.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 28.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| Median income | $47,083 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
40.5%
$100k–$150k
30.4%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
6.3%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter occupied | 21.8% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 91.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.8% |
| 3 or more | 28.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% |
| Electricity | 42.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.7% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 18.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29 | 28.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 27.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 34 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18 | 17.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 16.8% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.2% | 42.3% |
| Married | 44.1% | 34.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 30.9% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
56.3%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
2.6%
Bachelor's degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 12.0% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 20.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 44.0% |
| High school | 4 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.9%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Professional & management
3.9%
Other services
1.0%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.3% |
| Service | 29.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.4% |
| Carpool | 3.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
29.4%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
31.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 32.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 50.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 15.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.5% |
| Under 18 | 11.8% |
| 18–64 years | 24.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 12.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 182 | 92.9% |
| 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) | 194 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 192 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 95 | 48.5% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 12 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 5.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.5% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42254
What city is ZIP code 42254 in?
ZIP code 42254 is primarily assigned to La Fayette, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42254 in?
ZIP code 42254 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42254?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42254?
18% of residents in ZIP code 42254 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42254 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 42254 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42254?
The median home value in ZIP code 42254 is $98,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 42254 in?
ZIP code 42254 observes the CST timezone.