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Grayson, KY
City in Carter County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41143.
Population
3,778
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,361
ZIP codes
1
Grayson and its ZIP codes
Grayson at a glance
- Grayson is about 12 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 106th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $27,542, 57% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,900 (33% below Kentucky) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Grayson, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,542
Poverty rate
37.9%
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (298), Irish Americans (217), Italian Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Grayson.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,755
5,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,472
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $7,029 per person
PPP loans
$13.9M
328 loans, 2,320 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grayson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.1%
- Bicycle4.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
383
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
147
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Grayson
1 in or overlapping Grayson. Population shown
Cities near Grayson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Olive HillCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| BellefonteCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FlatwoodsCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| WurtlandCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| GreenupCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| RacelandCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| AshlandCity | 18 mi | 10.7 |
| RussellCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| WorthingtonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Prichard, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grayson, KY in?
- Grayson is in Carter County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Grayson, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grayson include 41143.
- What is the population of Grayson, KY?
- About 3,778 people live in Grayson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grayson?
- Nearby places include Cannonsburg (12 mi), Olive Hill (14 mi), Ironville (15 mi), Westwood (17 mi), Bellefonte (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023