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ZIP Code 42217
Crofton, KY, Christian County
Population
3,799
Land area
160sq mi
People per sq mi
24
City
Crofton
ZIP 42217 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42217 at a glance
- ZIP 42217 (Crofton) is 79% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,357, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 (21% below Kentucky) and median rent is $841 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42217
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42217, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,357
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$162,000
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$841/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
25.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
47
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
296
$11.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.4M
82 loans
Campaign donations
$3,567
0% D, 95% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42217, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
976
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
327
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42217?
- ZIP code 42217 is in Crofton, KY (Christian County).
- What county is ZIP code 42217 in?
- ZIP code 42217 is mostly in Christian County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42217?
- About 3,799 people live in the 42217 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.