County

Calloway County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥37,518Population
💰$51,443Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$183,252Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 4.3%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Black4.3%
Asian1.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
20%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma249 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,221 (29.2%)
Some College2,826 (13.3%)
Associates3,187 (15%)
Bachelors1,690 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree7,121 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,443 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$183,251 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units17,842
Vacant Units2,905

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Calloway County, KY

Calloway County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 37,518 residents. With a median age of 35.36, it is a relatively young county.

Calloway County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,443 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Calloway County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,251 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $820. Homeownership rates are high at 63.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Calloway County are primarily White (87.65%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Calloway County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Calloway County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42020 Almo 2,215 $65,893 $185,300 $490 0.2% 42.9%
42036 Dexter 1,289 $95,482 $119,300 4.6% 14.5%
42049 Hazel 1,386 $48,482 $157,400 $739 5.9% 31.8%
42054 Kirksey 793 $57,065 $154,200 $1,072 15.6% 50.8%
42071 Murray 30,750 $48,976 $188,700 $841 4.3% 43.3%
42076 New Concord 1,085 $39,226 $154,900 4.2% 31.8%