🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

42217

Crofton

ZIP Code 42217 is a standard zip code serving Crofton, Crofton, Kentucky (KY), in Christian County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,117 with a median household income of $43,750. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Christian
City: Crofton
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.034400
Longitude: -87.489100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 159.37 mi²
Water Area: 1.54 mi²
Population Density: 26.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.135242°N, 36.941286°S, -87.259371°E, -87.624610°W

With 4,117 residents spread across 159.37 square miles, this area has a population density of 26.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,117

Population

55th percentile

$43,750

Median Income

35th percentile

$89,000

Median Home Value

25th percentile

159.37 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 42217 is $43,750, and the median home value is $89,000.

Housing

1,832

Total Units

1,571

Occupied Units

85.8%

Occupancy Rate

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