City

Hazel, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Calloway County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,386Population
💰$48,482Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$157,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 10.9%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.7%
Asian1.2%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty29.3% ▲ 193% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.7%)
HS Graduate303 (37.5%)
Some College132 (16.3%)
Associates111 (13.7%)
Bachelors75 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree182 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College16.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,482 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$157,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units722
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Hazel, KY

Hazel is a city in Kentucky, located in Calloway County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,386 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Hazel is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,482 is below the national average. Approximately 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hazel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hazel is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hazel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42049 1,386 $48,482 $157,400 $739 5.9% 31.8% 70.1%