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Calloway County, KY
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Calloway County, Kentucky.
Population
38,224
Land area
385sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Calloway County
Calloway County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $52,706 a year, 17% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,200 (11% below Kentucky) and median rent is $870 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Murray (18,080), Hazel (299) and Dexter (123).
Local data for Calloway County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices5
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants101
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Calloway County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,706
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$183,200
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,535), Irish Americans (3,406), Mexican Americans (993).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,850
15,612 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,693
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $6,651 per person
PPP loans
$65.1M
1,729 loans, 9,275 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$116K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calloway County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calloway County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
859
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calloway County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calloway County, KY?
- Murray is the largest city or town in Calloway County, with about 18,080 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calloway County?
- Calloway County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42020, 42036, 42049, 42054, 42071.
- What is the population of Calloway County, KY?
- About 38,224 people live in Calloway County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calloway County?
- Calloway County borders Graves County, Henry County, TN, Marshall County, Trigg County, Stewart County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023