City

Gravel Switch, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,016Population
💰$43,359Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$83,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓15.5%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White97.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads15.5% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 77% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (4.3%)
HS Graduate341 (52.2%)
Some College128 (19.6%)
Associates55 (8.4%)
Bachelors57 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree44 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 52.2%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad52.2%
Some College19.6%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,359 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$83,200 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Gravel Switch, KY

Gravel Switch is a city in Kentucky, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,016 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Gravel Switch is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,359 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gravel Switch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gravel Switch is less-educated. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gravel Switch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40328 1,016 $43,359 $83,200 $668 8.7% 15.5% 92.3%