ZIP Code 42232

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Gracey · Christian County · Kentucky

Population
812

12/sq mi

Median income
$90,265

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$226,900

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 29.6

Land area
70.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 42232 in Gracey, Kentucky has a population of 812. The median household income is $90,265, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $226,900, 18% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.0 square miles in Gracey, Christian County, Kentucky. The area is home to 812 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42232 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42232 sits at $90,265 (51% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,650. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $226,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 42232 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42232, Gracey, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

812

Population

70.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42232?

29.6

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,265

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$31,650

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

311

Total Housing Units

239

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$226,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 42232, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $393,000.

5

Businesses

16

Employees

$393K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
42215 Cerulean, KY 1,300 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42232 in?
ZIP code 42232 (Gracey) 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 42232?
ZIP code 42232 in Gracey, KY has a population of 812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42232?
The median household income in ZIP 42232 is $90,265, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42232?
The median home value in ZIP 42232 is $226,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42232 is White at 86.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42232?
ZIP code 42232 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42232?
In ZIP code 42232, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 42232?
In ZIP code 42232, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42232 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gracey, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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