US ZIP Code
42088

Wingo, KY

Graves County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 2,507 Population ↑ 4% since 2019
💰 $53,906 Median HH Income
▼ 29% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎂 44.7 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🏠 $127,900 Median Home Value
▼ 54% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019
🎓 25.2% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 5.3% Unemployment
▲ 9% above avg ↑ 2% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code42088
CityWingo
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyGraves County
Area Code270/364
Elevation496 ft
Latitude36.616199
Longitude-88.753917
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21083
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.8% (1,122) Female 55.3% (1,385) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black3.5%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.77
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.9%)
HS Graduate595 (39.8%)
Some College295 (19.7%)
Associates201 (13.4%)
Bachelors153 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree223 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College19.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
39%
$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
11%
$300k–500k
11%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,906 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Median Home Value$127,900 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo ↑ 14% since 2019
Total Units1,030
Vacant Units125
Avg HH Size2.77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–50k
22%
$50k–75k
27%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units1,030
Vacant125
Owner Occupied72.0%
Renter Occupied28.0%
Avg HH Size2.77
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 42088 is in Wingo, KY, in Graves County.
ZIP code 42088 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 42088 is in Graves County, KY.
ZIP 42088 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 42088 is 2,507 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 42088 is $53,906 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 42088 is $127,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 42088

ZIP code 42088 is located in Wingo, Kentucky, within Graves County. With a population of 2,507, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 42088 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,906 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 42088 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $127,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $696 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.

The population of 42088 is primarily White (82.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 42088 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.

Overall, ZIP code 42088 in Wingo, KY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,507 residents, a median household income of $53,906, and a median home value of $127,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.