City

Wingo, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Graves County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,507Population
💰$53,906Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$127,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black3.5%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.9%)
HS Graduate595 (39.8%)
Some College295 (19.7%)
Associates201 (13.4%)
Bachelors153 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree223 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College19.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,906 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$127,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units1,030
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Wingo, KY

Wingo is a city in Kentucky, located in Graves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,507 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Wingo is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,906 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wingo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wingo is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wingo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42088 2,507 $53,906 $127,900 $696 5.3% 25.2% 72.0%