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ZIP 42262

Pop. 9,665·Christian County·69th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,140/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$825
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 42262 · $1,140
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,340/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,680/yr
At $1,140/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyChristian County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42262 (Oak Grove, KY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,665
Median income
$51,975
Median age
24.9
Renters
58.9%
Age distribution
39.3%
37.5%
15.1%
Under 1839.3%
18–3437.5%
35–5415.1%
55–643.8%
65+4.3%
Gender
55%
45%
Male55%
Female45%
Race & ethnicity
64.6%
18.2%
White64.6%
Black18.2%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian1.4%
Other4%
Education (25+)
31.7%
46%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college46%
Bachelor's+11.4%
Housing tenure
41.1%
58.9%
Owner41.1%
Renter58.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42262 in Oak Grove, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,199 → $51,975
up 36.1%
Population
9,037 → 9,665
up 6.9%
Renter share
62.1% → 58.9%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.5% → 11.4%
-1.1 pts

Median household income rose from $38,199 to $51,975 between 2021 and 2024, a 36.1% shift. The population has grown by 6.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,037 residents to roughly 9,665. Renters now make up 58.9% of households, compared with 62.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42262 covers Oak Grove, KY. The median rent here is $1,140/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($51,975/yr), ZIP 42262 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42262?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42262 (Oak Grove, KY) is $1,140. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42262 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42262's median rent of $1,140/mo is $825 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42262 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42262 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #69 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,140/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42262?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,140/mo in ZIP 42262. The local median household income is $51,975/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42262?

Rent in ZIP 42262 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 42262 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42262 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,140/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($51,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42262 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42262 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.9% of ZIP 42262 households are renters, while 41.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 42262 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 42262 compare to the rest of Oak Grove?

ZIP 42262 sits right at the Oak Grove citywide median of $1,140/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42262 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42262 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,140/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 42262's median household income ($51,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42262 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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