City

Hickory, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Graves County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,000Population
💰$72,614Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$148,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
16%
25–44
11%
45–64
44%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (3%)
HS Graduate566 (38.7%)
Some College238 (16.3%)
Associates169 (11.6%)
Bachelors297 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree148 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College16.3%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,614 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units1,019
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Hickory, KY

Hickory is a city in Kentucky, located in Graves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,000 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Hickory is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,614 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hickory is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hickory is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hickory
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42051 2,000 $72,614 $148,400 $745 2.9% 30.4% 92.7%