ZIP Code 42071 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 42071

The 42071 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Murray in Kentucky in Calloway County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,762. Approximately 30.4% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $23,070. The median household income is $41,121, while about 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 42071 is approximately 33.6 years, and 20.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 42071

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42071 is 31,762.

Murray, KY

The 42071 ZIP Code is associated with Murray, KY in Calloway County.

Area Codes associated with 42071

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42071 include 270.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42071

Sunrise: 6:38 am
Sunset: 6:55 pm
Sunrise in 42071 6:38 am
Sunrise in 42071 6:55 pm

Weather forecast for 42071

Tonight's forecast for 42071: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 42071

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 42071 Good

Internet in 42071

In ZIP Code 42071, about 90.7% of households have a computer, while 82.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42071

The gender split in ZIP Code 42071 is an estimated 48.4% male and approximately 51.6% female.

Health Insurance in 42071

Approximately 7.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42071 (Murray, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42071

The median household income in ZIP Code 42071 is $41,121, while the region's mean household income is $56,375. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,070. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42071 of $23,070 is approximately 18.13% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately54.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 42071 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 42071 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42071

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 2.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42071

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42071, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.7% of 42071 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42071 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.5%), followed by Black or African American (5.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42071

Industry Percent
White 93.5%
Black or African American 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42071

Residents of ZIP Code 42071 are younger than average. The median age of 33.6 years in ZIP Code 42071 is approximately 11.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 42071 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 42071 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42071

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 4.5%
15 to 19 years 9.5%
20 to 24 years 15.5%
25 to 34 years 12.2%
35 to 44 years 9.2%
45 to 54 years 11.6%
55 to 59 years 5.4%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 8.9%
75 to 84 years 5.2%
85 years and over 2.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42071

In ZIP Code 42071, 94.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Calloway County region.

Language Spoken in 42071

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.7%
Spanish 2.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42071

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42071, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Calloway County region.

Age of Housing in 42071

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42071

In ZIP Code 42071, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 30.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Calloway County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42071

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.7%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate or professional degree 14.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42071 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42071

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42071 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42071 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42071 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42071

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42071

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42071 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42071 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes electricity rates in 42071 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42071

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42071 9.92¢/kWh 9.71¢/kWh 5.95¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.87¢/kWh 11.85¢/kWh 6.54¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42071

Month ZIP Code 42071 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.99 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.22 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.74 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.06 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.28 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.48 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.35 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes solar power levels in 42071 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 42071 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42071, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 42071 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Calloway County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 42071

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 11
Credit reporting or credit repair services 10
Debt collection 7
Checking or savings account 3
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 42071

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 10
Incorrect information on your report 5
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Written notification about debt 5
Getting a credit card 3
Other 14
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42071

In 42071, 58.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.2 minutes. Approximately 35.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42071 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 42071 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42071. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42071

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.6%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 10.1%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 35.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 3.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.