42054

Zip code 42054: Kirksey, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42054?

42054 is assigned to Kirksey, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42054 in?

42054 is mostly in Calloway County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 42054?

About 837 people live in 42054, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42054?

The median household income in 42054 is $58,911.

Q: What zip codes are near 42054?

The closest zip codes to 42054 are 42048, 42020, 42040, 42025, 42036.

Residential delivery areaCalloway CountyCentral Time

Population

837

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$160K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,099/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42054

42054 is a rural zip code in Kirksey, Kentucky (Calloway County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 837 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,911 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,300, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,099 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 42054 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate17.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%33rd of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers35.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%19th of 719 in KY
Government workers43.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%27th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate25.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%198th of 722 in KY
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%66th of 724 in KY
Median age45.7
88th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1210th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.456
67th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477238th of 715 in KY
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%243rd of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy7%
53rd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%535th of 719 in KY
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%105th of 719 in KY
Work from home11.9%
46th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%150th of 719 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher29.3%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%100th of 723 in KY
Residents 65 and older15.5%
42nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%490th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate60.5%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%633rd of 719 in KY
Per capita income$34,509
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821185th of 722 in KY
Median gross rent$1,099
28th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $96768th of 467 in KY
Diversity index27.3
20th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5136th of 724 in KY
Median household income$58,911
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726294th of 641 in KY
Median earnings per worker$39,038
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552411th of 700 in KY
Median home value$160,300
12th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600263rd of 642 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%200th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%534th of 723 in KY
Average commute18.3 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min584th of 624 in KY
Residents under 1813.6%
6th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%624th of 724 in KY
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi614th of 724 in KY
Broadband access77.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%601st of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters22.8%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%488th of 634 in KY
Population837
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824485th of 724 in KY

Measure	42054	Calloway	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.9%	4.4%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	33rd of 719
Healthcare workers	35.5%	8%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	19th of 719
Government workers	43.2%	16.8%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	27th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	25.4%	17.2%	16.1%	12.5%	92nd	198th of 722
Veterans	10.9%	5%	6.5%	6.2%	92nd	66th of 724
Median age	45.7	35.9	39.1	38.9	88th	210th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.456	0.468	0.477	0.483	67th	238th of 715
Self-employed workers	10%	9.6%	8.6%	10%	59th	243rd of 719
Housing vacancy	7%	15.8%	10.3%	10.1%	53rd	535th of 719
Tech workers	2.9%	1.6%	2.2%	3.8%	50th	105th of 719
Work from home	11.9%	6%	10.2%	15.1%	46th	150th of 719
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.3%	31.2%	27.6%	35.7%	45th	100th of 723
Residents 65 and older	15.5%	16.9%	17.3%	17.2%	42nd	490th of 724
Homeownership rate	60.5%	63.9%	68.3%	65.2%	33rd	633rd of 719
Per capita income	$34,509	$29,867	$35,821	$44,673	32nd	185th of 722
Median gross rent	$1,099	$870	$967	$1,413	28th	68th of 467
Diversity index	27.3	24.1	32.5	61.4	20th	136th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,911	$52,706	$63,726	$80,734	19th	294th of 641
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,038	$35,641	$43,552	$49,666	19th	411th of 700
Median home value	$160,300	$183,200	$205,600	$332,700	12th	263rd of 642
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	4%	4.7%	14.1%	10th	200th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	7.5%	6%	8.4%	8th	534th of 723
Average commuteStrength	18.3 min	17.3 min	24 min	26.4 min	7th	584th of 624
Residents under 18	13.6%	18.2%	22.6%	22%	6th	624th of 724
Population density	25/sq mi	99/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	614th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	77.2%	82.2%	88.6%	91%	3rd	601st of 719
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	22.8%	41.1%	45.4%	51.1%	2nd	488th of 634
Population	837	38,224	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	485th of 724

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

26%

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.7

Under 18

13.6%

65 and over

15.5%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

27.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 413
Average household size: 2
Family households: 64.2%
Married couples: 36.8%
Living alone: 32.7%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42054

$58,911

Calloway Co.

$52,706

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,509

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.456

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42054

$160,300

Calloway Co.

$183,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42054

$1,099

Calloway Co.

$870

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

19%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 444
Owner-occupied: 60.5%
Vacant: 7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 22.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.8%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

23%

20–29

34%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

36%

Construction and repair

18%

Office and admin

10%

Business and finance

Production

Management

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Sales

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

35%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$39,038

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

43.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42054	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,523	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,846	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,105	$49,199
Production and transportation	$79,135	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

39%

Some college

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.7%
Households with broadband: 77.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.3%
No internet access: 17.2%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kirksey
State: Kentucky
County: Calloway County
Center point: 36.7222° N, 88.4326° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42054 spans 3 counties

Calloway County86% of land
Marshall County10% of land
Graves County4% of land

Zip codes near 42054

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42048	Hardin, KY	7.7 mi	2,083	$55,714	$138,800
42020	Almo, KY	8.5 mi	2,476	$64,838	$181,400
42040	Farmington, KY	8.8 mi	692	$51,141	$123,500
42025	Benton, KY	11 mi	19,941	$70,067	$172,100
42036	Dexter, KY	11 mi	1,194	$97,904	$119,500
42071	Murray, KY	11 mi	30,981	$50,198	$190,300
42066	Mayfield, KY	12 mi	23,917	$48,664	$145,600
42063	Lynnville, KY · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
42082	Symsonia, KY	14 mi	1,803	$67,000	$223,200
42079	Sedalia, KY	15 mi	1,315	$59,375	$119,100
42051	Hickory, KY	15 mi	2,114	$76,000	$162,800
42049	Hazel, KY	16 mi	1,311	$52,917	$189,900

Questions about 42054

What city is zip code 42054?

42054 is assigned to Kirksey, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42054 in?

42054 is mostly in Calloway County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 42054?

About 837 people live in 42054, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42054 in?

42054 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42054?

The median household income in 42054 is $58,911.

What zip codes are near 42054?

The closest zip codes to 42054 are 42048, 42020, 42040, 42025, 42036.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42054, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.