42071 ZIP Code
Murray, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42071 |
| City/Town: | Murray |
| County: | Calloway |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,254 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,304 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,394 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,042 |
| Median Home Value: | $177,700 |
| Land Area: | 208.9 sq miles
540.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6197, -88.2805 |
Population Information (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,254 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,819 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,435 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,406 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,519 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,489 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,271 | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,441 | 14.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,508 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,936 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,132 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,773 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,620 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,831 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,697 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 631 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $177,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $777 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,042 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,738 | 83.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,304 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,998 | 59.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,740 | 40.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,128 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 609 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,090 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,451 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,532 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,184 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,446 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,816 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,304 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,803 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,394 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,581 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,932 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 649 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,025 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,405 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,715 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 794 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,026 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,252 | 4.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 87 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 578 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 94 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 396 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 821 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 601 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 811 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 588 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 96 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42071 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,193 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 752 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,257 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,319 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,678 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,823 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,207 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,522 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 561 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42071 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,486 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,063 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,326 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 216 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 636 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42071 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 287 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 672 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,659 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 313 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,637 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 720 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 804 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 834 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,122 | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,544 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 772 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,810 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,734 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,336 | 40.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,127 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42071 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,248 | 70.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,873 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,222 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 710 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,152 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42071 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,428 | 60.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,043 | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 832 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,126 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 461 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 317 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,621 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42071 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 155 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,442 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,424 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,910 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,785 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,333 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,620 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,168 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 572 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 633 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42071 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 269 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,884 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,860 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,957 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,766 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42071 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,155 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,428 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,949 | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 119 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42071 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 645 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,633 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,053 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,407 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42071 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 802 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 833 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,089 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,278 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,979 | 28.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 726 | 10.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 193 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,320 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $777 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,738 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,080 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,789 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,459 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,310 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,028 | 25.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,605 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42071 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,536 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,424 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,626 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 304 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,032 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,826 | 38.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42071 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,420 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 421 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 271 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,199 | 23.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,074 | 11.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,455 | 57.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,071 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,354 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,937 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,102 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 466 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,761 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,875 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42071 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,584 | 78.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,294 | 20.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,960 | 47.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,163 | 50.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,292 | 20.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,179 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 354 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,075 | 303.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,075 | 303.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,075 | 303.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 150 | 42.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 44 | 12.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 366 | 103.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42071 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,848 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,711 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,137 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 572 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 42 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 512 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42071 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,738 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,984 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Murray, KY42071