City

Boaz, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Graves County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,979Population
💰$70,051Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$183,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 1.9%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1%)
HS Graduate501 (41.3%)
Some College202 (16.6%)
Associates127 (10.5%)
Bachelors84 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree288 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College16.6%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,051 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$183,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units903
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Boaz, KY

Boaz is a city in Kentucky, located in Graves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,979 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Boaz is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,051 is near the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Boaz is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boaz is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.61%).

Boaz, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Boaz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42027 1,979 $70,051 $183,600 4.1% 30.6% 89.6%