City

Caneyville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Grayson County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,302Population
💰$52,833Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$124,900Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate998 (45.5%)
Some College367 (16.7%)
Associates276 (12.6%)
Bachelors180 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree373 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 17%Edu
HS Grad45.5%
Some College16.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,833 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$124,900 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$593/mo
Total Housing Units1,721
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Caneyville, KY

Caneyville is a city in Kentucky, located in Grayson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,302 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Caneyville is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,833 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Caneyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $593 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caneyville is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caneyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42721 4,302 $52,833 $124,900 $593 3.9% 25.2% 82.5%