County

Grayson County, KY

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥29,072Population
💰$51,601Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$162,567Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma228 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,605 (43.1%)
Some College3,362 (19.1%)
Associates1,737 (9.9%)
Bachelors1,881 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,815 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College19.1%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,601 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$162,566 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units15,084
Vacant Units4,266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Grayson County, KY

Grayson County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,072 residents. With a median age of 41.52, it is a middle-aged county.

Grayson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,601 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Grayson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,566 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $661. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Grayson County are primarily White (95.03%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Grayson County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 7 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 Grayson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42712 Big Clifty 1,787 $46,926 $145,600 $546 5.9% 24.9%
42721 Caneyville 4,302 $52,833 $124,900 $593 3.9% 25.2%
42726 Clarkson 5,025 $53,636 $192,700 $903 1.7% 22.1%
40119 Falls Of Rough 2,071 $66,250 $154,600 3.6% 27.3%
42754 Leitchfield 15,817 $49,230 $166,400 $616 5.8% 28.5%