PlainZIP

Boaz, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42027

Graves County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,291
20/sq mi
$58,056
Median income
$194,200
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Boaz pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42nd pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42027 covers 116.9 square miles in Boaz, Graves County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,291 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42027 reports a modest median household income of $58,056 (3% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,957. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $194,200 (22% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 91.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Graves County, so 42027 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 42027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boaz, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42027.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 42027, Boaz, 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

2,291

Population

116.9

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42027?

39.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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 ZIP avg

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$194,200

Median Home Value

+22% vs state ZIP avg

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 42027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42027 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42027 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42051 Hickory, KY 2,840 4.3 mi
42082 Symsonia, KY 1,845 7.1 mi
42069 Melber, KY 1,100 7.1 mi
42003 Paducah, KY 29,683 6.9 mi
42061 Lowes, KY 55 8.1 mi
42001 Paducah, KY 27,960 9.5 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42027, 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 (2,291 here; floor ≥1,000).

39057 · Conehatta, MS 2,291 37881 · Thorn Hill, TN 2,291 70778 · Sorrento, LA 2,291 37012 · Alexandria, TN 2,292

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

47564 · Otwell, IN $58,056 35097 · Locust Fork, AL $58,056 72940 · Huntington, AR $58,056 38463 · Iron City, TN $58,059

More ZIP Codes in Graves County

42066 standard
Mayfield, KY
Pop: 23,182
42051 standard
Hickory, KY
Pop: 2,840
42088 standard
Wingo, KY
Pop: 2,656
42082 standard
Symsonia, KY
Pop: 1,845
42039 standard
Fancy Farm, KY
Pop: 1,751
42079 standard
Sedalia, KY
Pop: 1,426

Related Areas

Graves County Boaz, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42027 in? ▼
ZIP code 42027 (Boaz) is located in Graves County, Kentucky. Graves County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/graves-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42027? ▼
ZIP code 42027 in Boaz, KY has a population of 2,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42027 is $58,056, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42027 is $194,200, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42027 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42027? ▼
ZIP code 42027 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42027 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42027 increased by 17.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 42027? ▼
In ZIP code 42027, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42027? ▼
In ZIP code 42027, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42027 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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