ZIP Code 42232 in Gracey, KY

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Gracey, Kentucky
Counties:Christian County[Primary]
Trigg County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:43:50 PM
Population:726 [See All]
Area Code:270
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.8550, -87.6532
Land Area:21.958 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42232 has 726 residents and 276 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.2%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:726Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,052Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:860Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:33.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,250Source: Census ACS
Households:276Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$167,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.81Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6646185045095967367278651,1627865777861,052
Decennial Census812------------------726------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42

Male Median Age: 42.4

Female Median Age: 40

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2227242827151813342326171332272293
Female26331534518291319152641318712311
Total486039623233472653385258444034341214
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:63087.87%
Black:527.25%
Hispanic:*212.93%
Asian:30.42%
American Indian:40.56%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:70.98%
Total:717100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:38052.34%42.4 years
Females:34647.66%40.0 years
Total:726100%42.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,04799.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:50.48%
Total Population:1,052100%
Total Native Population:1,04799.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:50.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $84,250, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,417), is up $29,447 (53.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $647. Family households earn a median of $77,143 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $77,143). By gender, male median income is $60,220 and female is $59,821, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $399 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.8%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$54,803$46,827$48,977$49,471$60,313$68,802$69,034$70,074$83,603$75,350$54,224$59,560$84,250
Median Family Income$57,727$55,662$55,473$56,897$65,648$82,663$80,481$70,662$84,338$75,950$53,793$59,444$77,143
Median NonFamily Income$17,167$2,499$19,432$19,327$0$2,499$50,385$0$0$0$90,735$97,981$0
Median Male Income$48,854$48,750$47,917$50,750$0$62,153$60,536$59,375$43,933$51,188$53,276$58,125$60,220
Median Female Income$24,688$24,063$15,375$14,250$0$50,119$51,738$52,457$52,797$42,125$43,456$39,965$59,821
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:45557.52%
Unemployed:101.26%
Not In Labor Force:32641.21%
Total:791100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:16736.70%
Service:5812.75%
Sales and Office:9420.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:13629.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:455100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $167,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,000 (9.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($933), is down $397 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.65% (66.78% with a mortgage, 33.22% free-and-clear) and renters 5.35% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.19%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$153,400$98,100$98,900$101,800$108,500$113,500$116,400$113,600$127,000$133,100$136,200$163,900$167,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:17100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:17100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$397$386$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):20163.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):10031.45%
Renter Occupied:175.35%
Total Occupied Housing Units:318100%

Occupied Housing Units:31882.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6617.19%
Total Housing Units:384100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:384100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:384100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.30%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 19.50%, which is on par with the state rate (5.90%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (55.56%). College enrollment is 55.56%, which is on par with the state rate (23.80%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:325.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:335.45%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):17729.26%
Some college, no degree:10016.53%
Associate's degree:11619.17%
Bachelor's degree:14123.31%
Graduate or professional degree:60.99%
Total:605100%
High school or higher:54089.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14724.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:64054.42%
Public Insurance:33128.15%
No Insurance:20517.43%
Total:1,176100%
Has Health Insurance:97182.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.9%22.5%19.0%16.3%11.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%8.8%10.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:104.12%
Kindergarten:166.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5321.81%
High school (grades 9-12):2911.93%
College or graduate school:13555.56%
Total:243100%
Early Childhood:2610.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9840.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42232 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $393,000. USPS data shows 327 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:327Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,551Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:327Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$105,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$393,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42232 is located in Christian County, Kentucky, within the Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17300) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 328,626 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 42232. It covers 21.958 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.136 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Clarksville, TN-KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:17300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:328,626Source: Census
MSA:Clarksville-Hopkinsville, TN-KY MSASource: Census
Land Area:21.958 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.136 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2132032Source: Census
Place Name:Gracey CDP; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42234 | | 42223

Schools in ZIP Code 42232


We could not locate which school district 42232 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sinking Fork Elementary School 5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Christian County School DistrictNearby
Millbrooke Elementary School 415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Christian County School DistrictNearby
Indian Hills Elementary School 313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Christian County School DistrictNearby
Hopkinsville Middle School 434 Koffman Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Christian County School DistrictNearby
Hopkinsville High School 430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Christian County School DistrictNearby
Honey Locust 279 Knight Rd
Cerulean, KY 42215
District: Private SchoolNearby
Heritage Christian Academy 8349 Eagle Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Private SchoolNearby
University Heights Academy 1300 Academy Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42232


Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Dr.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Type: Post Secondary
Ross College-Hopkinsville 4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Hopkinsville, KY 42240-4948
Type: Post Secondary
North Central Institute 168 Jack Miller Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
Type: Post Secondary
Queen City College 1594 Fort Campbell Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
Type: Post Secondary
Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville 2691 Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
Type: Post Secondary
Austin Peay State University 601 College St
Clarksville, TN 37044
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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