42085 ZIP Code – Water Valley, Kentucky
ZIP code 42085 is a small ZIP code located in Water Valley, Kentucky, within Graves County with a population of approximately 658 residents. The median household income is $56,182 — near the Kentucky average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $99,700, well below the national average, with 70.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 31.2%, well above the national average. 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 36.7, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42088, 42041, 38257.
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ZIP 42085 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42085 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 658 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $99k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42088 – Wingo
- 42041 – Fulton
- 38257 – South Fulton
- 38226 – Dukedom
- 42079 – Sedalia
- 42031 – Clinton
- 38237 – Martin
- 42066 – Mayfield
- 42039 – Fancy Farm
- 38241 – Palmersville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42088 | WINGO | 2,398 | $56,117 |
| 42041 | FULTON | 4,908 | $33,895 |
| 38257 | SOUTH FULTON | 4,344 | $54,170 |
| 38226 | DUKEDOM | 199 | $20,042 |
| 42079 | SEDALIA | 1,588 | $74,709 |