City

Grayson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Kentucky

👥13,754Population
💰$48,485Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$141,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma141 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,044 (38.3%)
Some College1,444 (18.2%)
Associates988 (12.4%)
Bachelors887 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,443 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,485 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$141,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units6,083
Vacant Units833

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Grayson, KY

Grayson is a city in Kentucky, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,754 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Grayson is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,485 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grayson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $688 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grayson is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grayson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41143 13,754 $48,485 $141,200 $688 4.4% 29.3% 75.3%