PlainZIP

Columbus, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42032

Hickman County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

192
46/sq mi
$34,706
Median income
$58,500
Median home value
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42032 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Hickman County, Kentucky, home to just 192 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42032 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,706 (42% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $18,276. Poverty here runs at 17.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $58,500 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. To put 42032 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Hickman County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42032, Columbus, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

192

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42032?

36.6

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$34,706

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$18,276

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42032 ranks nationally

Columbus, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,706 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

141

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$58,500

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42032 vs 42021 →

ZIP 42032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42032 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42032 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42021 Arlington, KY 1,505 5.0 mi
42031 Clinton, KY 3,418 8.7 mi
42023 Bardwell, KY 2,422 9.4 mi
63882 Wyatt, MO 431 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickman County

42031 standard
Clinton, KY
Pop: 3,418

Related Areas

Hickman County Columbus, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42032 in? ▼
ZIP code 42032 (Columbus) is located in Hickman County, Kentucky. Hickman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickman-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42032? ▼
ZIP code 42032 in Columbus, KY has a population of 192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42032 is $34,706, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42032 is $58,500, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42032 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42032? ▼
In ZIP code 42032, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42032? ▼
In ZIP code 42032, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42032 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.