42071 ZIP Code — Murray, KY

Calloway County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42071 is located in Murray, Kentucky, within Calloway County. It covers approximately 209.03 square miles and serves a population of 30,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42071

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $46,304. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 42071 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,254

population

209.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murray	Acceptable
Murray	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42020 Almo (4 mi) 42036 Dexter (5.7 mi) 42049 Hazel (7.6 mi) 42048 Hardin (9.1 mi) 42054 Kirksey (9.4 mi) 42076 New Concord (10.8 mi) 42040 Farmington (13.3 mi) 38251 Puryear (15.2 mi) 42025 Benton (15.9 mi) 38222 Buchanan (16.4 mi) 42079 Sedalia (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,254
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	209.03 sq mi
Water area	11.29 sq mi
Latitude	36.6395
Longitude	-88.2775
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	58.2%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

30,254

Population

145

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$46,304

Median household income

$27,472

Per capita income

$177,700

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

9,302

Housing units

34.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

689

Under 5

717

744

5–9

775

729

10–14

760

1,602

15–19

1,669

2,175

20–24

2,266

1,718

25–34

1,790

1,438

35–44

1,498

1,534

45–54

1,598

868

55–59

905

793

60–64

827

1,387

65–74

1,444

831

75–84

866

309

85+

322

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,183	17.1%
18 and over	25,071	82.9%
65 and over	5,159	17.1%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	27,026	87.6%
Black or African American	1,252	4.1%
Two or more races	821	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	601	1.9%
Asian	578	1.9%
Other race	396	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	94	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	87	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$46,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,700
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.4%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,080	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	889	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,459	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,310	28.2%
Households with children under 18	3,028	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,605	30.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.3%	36.3%
Married	44.9%	39.2%
Separated	1.2%	2.0%
Widowed	2.4%	9.1%
Divorced	8.2%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	34.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	421	4.5%
Kindergarten	271	2.9%
Elementary school	2,199	23.3%
High school	1,074	11.4%
College / grad school	5,455	57.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,354	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,848	95.4%
Spanish	382	1.3%
Other Indo-European	105	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	266	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,179	96.4%
Born in same state	28,825	95.3%
Born in different state	16,966	56.1%
Foreign born	354	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,075	3.6%
Not a US citizen	558	51.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6,981	23.1%
Arab	2,993	9.9%
Italian	2,566	8.5%
English	346	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	129	0.4%
Norwegian	55	0.2%
German	35	0.1%
Dutch	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42071

What city is ZIP code 42071 in?

ZIP code 42071 is primarily assigned to Murray, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42071 in?

ZIP code 42071 falls within Calloway County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42071?

20% of residents in ZIP code 42071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42071?

The median home value in ZIP code 42071 is $177,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42071?

The median household income in ZIP code 42071 is $46,304, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42071?

ZIP code 42071 has an estimated population of 30,254 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42071 in?

ZIP code 42071 observes the CST timezone.