La Fayette ZIP Codes — Christian County, KY
There is one unique ZIP code in La Fayette, Kentucky and it is 42254. Area code: 270/364.
1
ZIP codes
9.38
sq mi land
0.04
sq mi water
270/364
area code
La Fayette, KY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for La Fayette, KY (1)
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
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
$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% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 32.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| 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% |
| 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.