ZIP Code 42726 -- Wax, KY

Grayson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
4,758
Unknown
Median Income
$60,078
Home Value
$204,200
Median Rent
$903
Median Age
44.00
Diversity Index
18.70
Very Low
Cost of Living
73.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.2%

About ZIP Code 42726

ZIP code 42726 in Wax, Kentucky is a unknown area with a population of 4,758. The median household income is $60,078, which is This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $204,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 73.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.00 years. Approximately 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Grayson, KY.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,758
Median Age
44.00
Male Population
2,411
50.7%
Female Population
2,347
49.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
18.70 Very Low
White
93.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Other Race
0.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$60,078
Mean Household Income
$86,303
Per Capita Income
$34,355
Below Poverty Line
15.1%

This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$204,200
Median Rent
$903
Total Housing Units
2,930
Occupied Units
1,810
Vacant Units
1,120
38.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1992
Owner Occupied
75.6%
Renter Occupied
24.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 75.6% Renter 24.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,224
Employment Rate
97.8%
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
16.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.9%

Cost of Living Index

73.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 42726 is 26.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Grayson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
42754 Sadler 16,918 $48,737
42721 Caneyville 4,353 $49,583
40119 Glen dean 1,976 $65,500
42712 Big clifty 1,714 $45,870
42762 Millwood 229 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 42726

ZIP code 42726 (Wax, KY) has a total population of 4,758 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 42726 is $60,078 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 42726 is primarily located in Wax, Kentucky (KY). It falls within Grayson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 42726 is $204,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $903.

The median age in ZIP code 42726 is 44.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 42726 has a cost of living index of 73.86 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 42726, 14.51% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.44% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 42726 is 2.20%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 7.94% 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.