The 42085 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Water Valley in Kentucky in Graves County in the United States. The current population estimate is 949. The median age in ZIP Code 42085 is approximately 38.5 years, and 25.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 42085 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 42085 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42085, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 42085 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42085 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.2%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (4.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4.8% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42085 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 42085 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 42085 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 42085 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 14.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 42085, 91.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Graves County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42085, an estimated 33.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 28.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Graves County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 28.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 33.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
In ZIP Code 42085, 82.3% of the population graduated high school, while 11.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 49.8% in this Graves County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 49.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42085 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42085 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42085 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42085 | 10.57¢/kWh | 11¢/kWh | 6.08¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.56¢/kWh | 12.26¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42085 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.12 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.33 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.92 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.1 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.91 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.5 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42085, 50.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 31.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42085 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 12.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42085 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 31.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |