Zip code 40734: Gray, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40734?

40734 is assigned to Gray, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40734 in?

40734 is mostly in Knox County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 40734?

About 3,602 people live in 40734, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40734?

The median household income in 40734 is $42,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 40734?

The closest zip codes to 40734 are 40771, 40906, 40949, 40702, 40740.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

3,602

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$132K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$697/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

45 sq mi

79 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 40734

40734 is a small-town zip code in Gray, Kentucky (Knox County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 3,602 people live here, or 79 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,500 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $131,700, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $697 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.4 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 40734 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate32.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%111th of 722 in KY
Healthcare workers15%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%147th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%297th of 719 in KY
Government workers18.8%
80th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%221st of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate6.7%
76th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%182nd of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers11.7%
75th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%179th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
74th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477199th of 715 in KY
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1325th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate76.5%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%388th of 719 in KY
Work from home15.8%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%81st of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate6.6%
48th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%228th of 723 in KY
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%443rd of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters46.3%
33rd
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%268th of 634 in KY
Broadband access89.7%
32nd
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%246th of 719 in KY
Average commute21.4 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min498th of 624 in KY
Veterans3.2%
17th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%565th of 724 in KY
Population density79/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi274th of 724 in KY
Median home value$131,700
7th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600359th of 642 in KY
Residents 65 and older9.7%
7th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%655th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%304th of 719 in KY
Population3,602
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824246th of 724 in KY
Median household income$42,500
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726502nd of 641 in KY
Median gross rent$697
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967337th of 467 in KY
Per capita income$19,428
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821627th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$26,061
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552645th of 700 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher7.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%577th of 723 in KY
Diversity index4.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5547th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%563rd of 724 in KY

Measure	40734	Knox	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	32.6%	36.9%	16.1%	12.5%	97th	111th of 722
Healthcare workers	15%	12.2%	10.5%	9.7%	95th	147th of 719
Housing vacancy	14.5%	15.5%	10.3%	10.1%	85th	297th of 719
Government workers	18.8%	14.8%	14.6%	14.5%	80th	221st of 719
Unemployment rate	6.7%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	76th	182nd of 719
Self-employed workers	11.7%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	75th	179th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.525	0.477	0.483	74th	199th of 715
Median age	42.3	39.7	39.1	38.9	73rd	325th of 724
Homeownership rate	76.5%	65.3%	68.3%	65.2%	70th	388th of 719
Work from home	15.8%	8.8%	10.2%	15.1%	64th	81st of 719
Uninsured rate	6.6%	8.6%	6%	8.4%	48th	228th of 723
Residents under 18	20.4%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	35th	443rd of 724
Rent-burdened renters	46.3%	46.5%	45.4%	51.1%	33rd	268th of 634
Broadband access	89.7%	85.3%	88.6%	91%	32nd	246th of 719
Average commuteStrength	21.4 min	24.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	20th	498th of 624
Veterans	3.2%	3.7%	6.5%	6.2%	17th	565th of 724
Population density	79/sq mi	77/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	274th of 724
Median home value	$131,700	$118,700	$205,600	$332,700	7th	359th of 642
Residents 65 and older	9.7%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	7th	655th of 724
Tech workers	0.6%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	7th	304th of 719
Population	3,602	29,865	4,534,824	334,922,499	6th	246th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,500	$32,527	$63,726	$80,734	4th	502nd of 641
Median gross rent	$697	$681	$967	$1,413	3rd	337th of 467
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,428	$20,708	$35,821	$44,673	2nd	627th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,061	$33,547	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	645th of 700
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.7%	13.6%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	577th of 723
Diversity index	4.6	9.6	32.5	61.4	1st	547th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	563rd of 724

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

22%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

9.7%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,300
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 79.8%
Married couples: 54.2%
Living alone: 18%
Veterans (of adults): 3.2%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

40734

$42,500

Knox Co.

$32,527

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,428

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40734

$131,700

Knox Co.

$118,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40734

$697

Knox Co.

$681

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,521
Owner-occupied: 76.5%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.8%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

50%

20–29

23%

30–44

18%

45–59

0.4%

60+

Average commute

21.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

24%

Healthcare

15%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

Food service

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.8%

Computer and math

0.6%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Admin, support and management

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Construction

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Retail

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Professional and technical services

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$26,061

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40734	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,888	$74,888
Service	$18,446	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,380	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,962	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,840	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

39%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 89.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.2%
No internet access: 7.1%
Without health insurance: 6.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gray
State: Kentucky
County: Knox County
Center point: 36.9299° N, 83.9750° W
Land area: 45 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

40734 spans 2 counties

Knox County96% of land
Laurel County4% of land

Zip codes near 40734

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40771	Woodbine, KY	5.8 mi	1,915	—	$125,600
40906	Barbourville, KY	6.2 mi	10,813	$23,375	$129,100
40949	Heidrick, KY	6.2 mi	468	$54,688	$134,700
40702	Corbin, KY · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
40740	Lily, KY	7.1 mi	3,880	$63,701	$111,100
40923	Cannon, KY	7.2 mi	679	$47,865	$165,000
40943	Girdler, KY	7.3 mi	1,117	$67,143	—
40946	Green Road, KY	8.5 mi	28	—	—
40759	Rockholds, KY	9.3 mi	3,122	$34,909	$97,300
40915	Bimble, KY	9.4 mi	564	$41,822	under $10,000
40953	Hinkle, KY	9.6 mi	454	$16,375	—
40744	London, KY	10 mi	20,137	$64,369	$172,700

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Questions about 40734

What city is zip code 40734?

40734 is assigned to Gray, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40734 in?

40734 is mostly in Knox County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 40734?

About 3,602 people live in 40734, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40734 in?

40734 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40734?

The median household income in 40734 is $42,500.

What zip codes are near 40734?

The closest zip codes to 40734 are 40771, 40906, 40949, 40702, 40740.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40734, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.