Graves County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
36,615
population (2021)
-1.4%
pop change since 2010
21083
FIPS code
Graves County ZIP code map
About Graves County
Graves County is located in Kentucky and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,615 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.4% from 37,121 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Graves County is 21083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,615 |
| 2010 population | 37,121 |
| Change | -1.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21083 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Graves County
Boaz
Fancy Farm
Farmington
Hickory
Lowes
Lynnville
Mayfield
Melber
Sedalia
Symsonia
Water Valley
Wingo
ZIP codes for Graves County, KY (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42027 | Boaz | Graves | View map |
| 42039 | Fancy Farm | Graves | View map |
| 42040 | Farmington | Graves | View map |
| 42051 | Hickory | Graves | View map |
| 42061 | Lowes | Graves | View map |
| 42063 | Lynnville | Graves | View map |
| 42066 | Mayfield | Graves | View map |
| 42069 | Melber | Graves | View map |
| 42079 | Sedalia | Graves | View map |
| 42082 | Symsonia | Graves | View map |
| 42085 | Water Valley | Graves | View map |
| 42088 | Wingo | Graves | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,827
Population
40.1
Median age
$55,372
Median household income
$29,632
Per capita income
$145,820
Median home value
$449
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
13,595
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,309
Under 5
1,194
1,258
5–9
1,147
1,312
10–14
1,196
1,301
15–19
1,186
1,042
20–24
950
2,358
25–34
2,151
2,247
35–44
2,050
2,448
45–54
2,233
1,392
55–59
1,270
1,440
60–64
1,313
2,188
65–74
1,995
1,109
75–84
1,011
380
85+
347
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,864 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,963 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,030 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,982 | 82.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,195 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,099 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,503 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 912 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $55,372 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,820 |
| Median rent / month | $449 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 15.7% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 37.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% |
| Electricity | 39.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,033 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 900 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,431 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,434 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,211 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,857 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 20.8% |
| Married | 57.0% | 58.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 588 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 340 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,906 | 36.3% |
| High school | 1,814 | 34.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,211 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
17.8%
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.9%
Construction
9.3%
Retail trade
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Professional & management
7.4%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 11.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.8% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
22.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 52.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,088 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,324 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 479 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 390 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,954 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 36,797 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 26,709 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 157 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 873 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 494 | 61.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,521 | 19.9% |
| Arab | 5,558 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 2,821 | 7.5% |
| English | 182 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 93 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| German | 17 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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