Fort Campbell, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42223
Christian County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,837
- 506/sq mi High-density area
- $61,598
- Median income Below-median income area
- $268,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Campbell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 506
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42223 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Campbell, Christian County, Kentucky, home to 19,837 residents across 39.2 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42223 reports a modest median household income of $61,598 (3% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,963. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $268,400 (69% above the average Kentucky ZIP), with only 1.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,603.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.2, and the average commute is 11 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 42223 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 42223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Campbell, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42223.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 42223, Fort Campbell, 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
19,837
Population
39.2
Area (sq mi)
506
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42223?
22.2
Median Age
60.4%
Male
39.6%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,598
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$23,963
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
11.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42223 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Fort Campbell, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,598 Top 39% higher than 61% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,799housing units
4,799
Total Housing Units
4,457
Occupied Units
342
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,400
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,603
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 42223, employing approximately 3,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,388,000.
80
Businesses
3,224
Employees
$254.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 32.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 42223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37042
Clarksville (37042)
66,916 residents
- 37040
Clarksville (37040)
44,924 residents
- 42223 19,837
Fort Campbell (42223)
19,837 residents
- 42262 8,396
Oak Grove (42262)
8,396 residents
- 37191 4,020
Woodlawn (37191)
4,020 residents
- 42266 2,590
Pembroke (42266)
2,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42223 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37191
Woodlawn (37191)
$91,455 median income
- 42266
Pembroke (42266)
$71,250 median income
- 37042
Clarksville (37042)
$70,393 median income
- 37040
Clarksville (37040)
$67,745 median income
- 42223
Fort Campbell (42223)
$61,598 median income
- 42262
Oak Grove (42262)
$51,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42223 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42223, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,837 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42223 in?
ZIP code 42223 (Fort Campbell) is located in Christian County, Kentucky. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42223?
ZIP code 42223 in Fort Campbell, KY has a population of 19,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42223?
The median household income in ZIP 42223 is $61,598, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42223?
The median home value in ZIP 42223 is $268,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42223 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42223?
ZIP code 42223 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 3,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42223 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Other services (except public administration) (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42223?
In ZIP code 42223, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42223 is 11.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42223?
In ZIP code 42223, approximately 1.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42223 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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