City

Murray, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Calloway County  ·  Kentucky

👥30,750Population
💰$48,976Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$188,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 4.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black4.3%
Asian1.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
23%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma221 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,570 (27.1%)
Some College2,242 (13.3%)
Associates2,531 (15%)
Bachelors1,273 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree6,024 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,976 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$188,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units14,174
Vacant Units2,187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Murray, KY

Murray is a city in Kentucky, located in Calloway County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,750 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Murray is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,976 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Murray is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month.

The population of Murray is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murray
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42071 30,750 $48,976 $188,700 $841 4.3% 43.3% 60.0%