Grayson, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41143
Carter County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,535
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,257
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grayson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41143 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 41143 (Grayson, KY) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.6 in 2023 to 210.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 41143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, home to 14,535 residents across 511.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41143 reports a modest median household income of $49,257 (17% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,590. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,600 (5% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $748; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Carter County, so 41143 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 41143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayson, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41143.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41143, Grayson, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,535
Population
511.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41143?
41.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,257
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$27,590
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41143 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Grayson, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,257 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,023housing units
6,023
Total Housing Units
5,388
Occupied Units
635
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 41143 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 190 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 200 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 269 business establishments in ZIP 41143, employing approximately 3,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,262,000.
269
Businesses
3,965
Employees
$140.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 23 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.0% |
| Information | 12 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 41143 vs 41146 →
ZIP 41143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41143
Grayson (41143)
14,535 residents
- 41121 1,852
Argillite (41121)
1,852 residents
- 41132 425
Denton (41132)
425 residents
- 41146 412
Hitchins (41146)
412 residents
- 41142 91
Grahn (41142)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41146
Hitchins (41146)
$52,653 median income
- 41121
Argillite (41121)
$51,314 median income
- 41143
Grayson (41143)
$49,257 median income
- 41132
Denton (41132)
$34,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41143 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41143, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,535 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41143 in?
ZIP code 41143 (Grayson) is located in Carter County, Kentucky. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41143?
ZIP code 41143 in Grayson, KY has a population of 14,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41143?
The median household income in ZIP 41143 is $49,257, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41143?
The median home value in ZIP 41143 is $150,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41143 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41143?
ZIP code 41143 has 269 business establishments employing approximately 3,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41143 are: Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (33), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41143 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41143?
In ZIP code 41143, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41143 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41143?
In ZIP code 41143, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41143 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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