City

Melber, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Graves County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,114Population
💰$45,391Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$170,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.9% Female 35.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.9%Race
White98.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate296 (42.5%)
Some College91 (13.1%)
Associates131 (18.8%)
Bachelors113 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree66 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad42.5%
Some College13.1%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,391 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$170,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Melber, KY

Melber is a city in Kentucky, located in Graves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,114 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Melber is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,391 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Melber is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melber is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42069 1,114 $45,391 $170,100 $819 4.7% 25.7% 88.9%