PlainZIP

Gracey, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42232

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

812
12/sq mi
$90,265
Median income
$226,900
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gracey pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42232 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gracey, Christian County, Kentucky, home to just 812 residents across 70.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42232 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,265 (51% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,650. Local economic indicators show a 19.0% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $226,900 (43% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 42232, Gracey, 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

812

Population

70.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 42232 ranks nationally

Gracey, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,265 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42232 vs 42215 →

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

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Pop: 19,837
42262 standard
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Pop: 8,396
42217 standard
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Pop: 4,117
42266 standard
Pembroke, KY
Pop: 2,590
42215 standard
Cerulean, KY
Pop: 1,300

Related Areas

Christian County Gracey, KY Kentucky

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.

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