42262 ZIP Code — Oak Grove, KY

Christian County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42262 is located in Oak Grove, Kentucky, within Christian County. It covers approximately 31.22 square miles and serves a population of 9,441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42262

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,900. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,044.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42262 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

9,441

population

31.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oak Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42266 Pembroke (6.9 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (9.2 mi) 37042 Clarksville (9.7 mi) 42236 Herndon (10.1 mi) 42286 Trenton (10.2 mi) 37044 Clarksville (12.3 mi) 37040 Clarksville (14.1 mi) 37191 Woodlawn (14.9 mi) 42234 Guthrie (15.1 mi) 42240 Hopkinsville (15.2 mi) 42232 Gracey (16.1 mi) 37043 Clarksville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,441
Population density	302 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	31.22 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.6977
Longitude	-87.4381
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	55.0%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,441

Population

302

People per sq mi

24.3

Median age

$44,044

Median household income

$19,442

Per capita income

$137,900

Median home value

$1,067

Median monthly rent

42.5%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

1,919

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

725

Under 5

646

638

5–9

570

376

10–14

335

271

15–19

242

643

20–24

574

1,048

25–34

935

611

35–44

545

296

45–54

264

136

55–59

121

60–64

143

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,623	38.4%
18 and over	5,818	61.6%
65 and over	321	3.4%
Median age	24.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Black or African American 19.1%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,098	58.7%
Black or African American	1,982	19.1%
Two or more races	1,200	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	941	9.1%
Other race	97	0.9%
Asian	49	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	56.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	11.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$44,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 44.2%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,900
Median rent / month	$1,067
Owner occupied	42.5%
Renter occupied	57.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	40.2%
1990–1999	30.1%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	8.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	89.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,228	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	237	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	920	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,128	32.1%
Households with children under 18	1,492	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	6.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	34.8%
Married	40.8%	39.8%
Separated	1.7%	2.0%
Widowed	0.2%	3.3%
Divorced	14.8%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 41.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	1.0%
Kindergarten	188	7.3%
Elementary school	1,418	54.9%
High school	339	13.1%
College / grad school	614	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Retail trade 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	17.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.8%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	26.8%
High cholesterol	20.6%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	3.0%
Stroke	1.7%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	16.0%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	2.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	22.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.5%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,259	24.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,070	85.5%
Spanish	314	3.9%
Other Indo-European	150	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	139	1.7%
Other languages	25	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,263	98.1%
Born in same state	8,941	94.7%
Born in different state	2,648	28.0%
Foreign born	322	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	178	1.9%
Not a US citizen	156	87.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	507	5.4%
French	396	4.2%
Arab	285	3%
Polish	98	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.2%
Irish	16	0.2%
German	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42262

What city is ZIP code 42262 in?

ZIP code 42262 is primarily assigned to Oak Grove, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42262 in?

ZIP code 42262 falls within Christian County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42262 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 42262 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42262 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 42262 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 42262 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 42262 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42262?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 42262 in?

ZIP code 42262 observes the CST timezone.