42254 ZIP Code – La Fayette, Kentucky
42254 is a ZIP code serving La Fayette, Kentucky in Christian County with a population of approximately 196 residents. At $47,083, the median household income here runs below the Kentucky average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $98,300 is well below the national average, with 76.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing).
An estimated 7.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 40.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42236, 42223, 37023.
ZIP Code 42254 Data
Population
196
Median Household Income
$47,083
Median Home Value
$98,300
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
40.5
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
County
Christian County
State
Kentucky
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ZIP 42254 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42254 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 196 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.5% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42236 – Herndon
- 42223 – Fort Campbell
- 37023 – Big Rock
- 42262 – Oak Grove
- 37028 – Bumpus Mills
- 37191 – Woodlawn
- 37079 – Indian Mound
- 42232 – Gracey
- 37042 – Clarksville
- 42211 – Cadiz
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42236 | HERNDON | 752 | $68,333 |
| 42223 | FORT CAMPBELL | 19,617 | $56,840 |
| 37023 | BIG ROCK | 1,569 | $72,768 |
| 42262 | OAK GROVE | 9,441 | $44,044 |
| 37028 | BUMPUS MILLS | 421 | $47,143 |