City

Mayfield, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Graves County  ·  Kentucky

👥23,635Population
💰$48,118Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$135,100Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic10.6%
Black5.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma260 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,698 (39.4%)
Some College2,218 (15.3%)
Associates1,703 (11.8%)
Bachelors1,882 (13%)
Graduate Degree2,716 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,118 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$135,100 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units10,793
Vacant Units1,450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Mayfield, KY

Mayfield is a city in Kentucky, located in Graves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Mayfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,118 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mayfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mayfield is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mayfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42066 23,635 $48,118 $135,100 $695 3.3% 31.8% 72.6%