ZIP Code 42079 -- Sedalia, KY

Graves | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
1,315
Unknown
Median Income
$59,375
Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
48.40
Diversity Index
21.60
Low
Cost of Living
65.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.0%

About ZIP Code 42079

ZIP code 42079 in Sedalia, Kentucky is a unknown area with a population of 1,315. The median household income is $59,375, which is This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $119,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 65.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 48.40 years. Approximately 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Graves, KY.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,315
Median Age
48.40
Male Population
541
41.1%
Female Population
774
58.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
21.60 Low
White
91.4%
Black or African American
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$59,375
Mean Household Income
$94,832
Per Capita Income
$36,701
Below Poverty Line
4.2%

This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
544
Occupied Units
421
Vacant Units
123
22.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
74.6%
Renter Occupied
25.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 74.6% Renter 25.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 10.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
592
Employment Rate
99.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
94.4%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.8%

Cost of Living Index

65.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 42079 is 34.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Graves

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
42066 Mayfield 23,917 $48,664
42088 Wingo 2,497 $52,745
42051 Hickory 2,114 $76,000
42027 Boaz 1,875 $58,056
42082 Symsonia 1,803 $67,000
42039 Fancy farm 1,694 $70,726

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 42079

ZIP code 42079 (Sedalia, KY) has a total population of 1,315 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 48.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 42079 is $59,375 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 42079 is primarily located in Sedalia, Kentucky (KY). It falls within Graves County.

The median home value in ZIP code 42079 is $119,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 42079 is 48.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 42079 has a cost of living index of 65.52 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 42079, 16.70% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.28% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 42079 is 1.01%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 3.75% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.