42262 ZIP Code – Oak Grove, Kentucky
42262 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Oak Grove, Kentucky, part of Christian County with a population of approximately 9,441 residents. The median household income is $44,044 — below the Kentucky average and below the national average. At $137,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 41.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,067 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 12.6%, well above the national average. About 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 24.7, well below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 42223, 42266, 37042.
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ZIP 42262 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42262 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,441 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,067 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 24.7 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42223 – Fort Campbell
- 42266 – Pembroke
- 37042 – Clarksville
- 42236 – Herndon
- 42286 – Trenton
- 42254 – La Fayette
- 37040 – Clarksville
- 37191 – Woodlawn
- 42240 – Hopkinsville
- 42234 – Guthrie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42223 | FORT CAMPBELL | 19,617 | $56,840 |
| 42266 | PEMBROKE | 3,251 | $69,702 |
| 37042 | CLARKSVILLE | 83,409 | $61,609 |
| 42236 | HERNDON | 752 | $68,333 |
| 42286 | TRENTON | 1,884 | $64,531 |