City

Grand Rivers, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,923Population
💰$47,230Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$95,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 4.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
46%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (2%)
HS Graduate645 (44.6%)
Some College362 (25.1%)
Associates130 (9%)
Bachelors75 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree204 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 25.1%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College25.1%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,230 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$95,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units1,219
Vacant Units344

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About Grand Rivers, KY

Grand Rivers is a city in Kentucky, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,923 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Grand Rivers is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,230 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand Rivers is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Rivers is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grand Rivers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42045 1,923 $47,230 $95,800 $878 0.6% 19.3% 65.0%