Oak Grove, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42262
Christian County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,396
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,975
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42262 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42262 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Grove, Christian County, Kentucky, home to 8,396 residents across 93.4 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42262 reports a modest median household income of $51,975 (13% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,121. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $157,000 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $1,215; 41.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 42262 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 42262
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Grove, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42262.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Information 8
Information
8 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
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 42262, Oak Grove, 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
8,396
Population
93.4
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42262?
24.9
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$51,975
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$19,121
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42262 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Oak Grove, 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)
$51,975 38th percentile higher than 38% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,834housing units
3,834
Total Housing Units
3,359
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,215
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 42262, employing approximately 1,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,540,000.
131
Businesses
1,982
Employees
$65.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 31.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 29.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.4% |
| Information | 8 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.3% |
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 42262 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
- 42223 19,837
Fort Campbell (42223)
19,837 residents
- 42262 8,396
Oak Grove (42262)
8,396 residents
- 42266 2,590
Pembroke (42266)
2,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42262 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42262 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42266
Pembroke (42266)
$71,250 median income
- 37042
Clarksville (37042)
$70,393 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 42262 ranks #4 of 4 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 42262, 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 (8,396 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 42262 in?
ZIP code 42262 (Oak Grove) 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 42262?
ZIP code 42262 in Oak Grove, KY has a population of 8,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42262?
The median household income in ZIP 42262 is $51,975, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42262?
The median home value in ZIP 42262 is $157,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42262 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42262?
ZIP code 42262 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42262?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42262 are: Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (39), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42262?
In ZIP code 42262, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 42262?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42262 is 25.1 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 42262?
In ZIP code 42262, approximately 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42262 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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