42027 ZIP Code — Boaz, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42027 is located in Boaz, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 46.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42027

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,931

population

46.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boaz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42051 Hickory (4.2 mi) 42069 Melber (6.2 mi) 42082 Symsonia (6.6 mi) 42003 Paducah (8.2 mi) 42001 Paducah (10 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (13.2 mi) 42035 Cunningham (13.4 mi) 42066 Mayfield (13.7 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (14 mi) 42029 Calvert City (15.3 mi) 42086 West Paducah (15.7 mi) 62910 Brookport (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,931
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	46.14 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	36.9093
Longitude	-88.6381
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,931

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$38,810

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

894

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

113

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

171

65–74

187

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	425	22.0%
18 and over	1,506	78.0%
65 and over	546	28.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,859	95.1%
Two or more races	45	2.3%
Asian	27	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	32.2%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	46.9%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	56	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	160	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	176	22.7%
Households with children under 18	220	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	351	45.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	15.0%
Married	49.7%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	9.1%
Widowed	1.9%	14.1%
Divorced	16.3%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.1%
Kindergarten	20	6.8%
Elementary school	171	58.0%
High school	86	29.2%
College / grad school	6	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.5%

Professional & management 18.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Other services 8.6%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 82.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,830	94.8%
Spanish	12	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,893	98.0%
Born in same state	1,893	98.0%
Born in different state	1,377	71.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.0%
Not a US citizen	15	39.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	689	35.7%
French	283	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	4.2%
English	15	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42027

What city is ZIP code 42027 in?

ZIP code 42027 is primarily assigned to Boaz, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42027 in?

ZIP code 42027 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42027 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 42027 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 42027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42027 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 42027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42027?

The median home value in ZIP code 42027 is $166,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 42027 in?

ZIP code 42027 observes the CST timezone.