ZIP Code 42027
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Boaz · Graves County · Kentucky
- Population
- 2,291
- Median income
- $58,056
- Median home value
- $194,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.9%
- Land area
- 116.9 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Chicago
ZIP code 42027 in Boaz, Kentucky has a population of 2,291. The median household income is $58,056, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $194,200, 30% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.9 square miles in Boaz, Graves County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,291 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42027 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42027 sits at $58,056 (3% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,957. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $194,200 (22% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Graves County, so you can benchmark 42027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42027.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42027, Boaz, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,291
Population
116.9
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42027?
39.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$58,056
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$22,957
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
783
Total Housing Units
676
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
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
+17.3%
YoY Change (2023)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42027 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -12.1% | 159 |
| 2020 | -1.5% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 200 |
| 2023 | +17.3% | 234 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 42027, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,683,000.
24
Businesses
62
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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