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ZIP 42071

Part of Murray, KY
Pop. 30,981·Calloway County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,112/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$853
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ZIP 42071 · $1,112
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,344/yr
At $1,112/mo median
Location
CityMurray
StateKY
CountyCalloway County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42071 (Murray, KY) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,981
Median income
$50,198
Median age
33.9
Renters
40%
Age distribution
17.7%
33.5%
21.2%
16.7%
Under 1817.7%
18–3433.5%
35–5421.2%
55–6410.9%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black4.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian2.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
31.4%
26.1%
33.2%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42071 in Murray, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,188 → $50,198
up 13.6%
Population
30,509 → 30,981
up 1.5%
Renter share
39.3% → 40%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 33.2%
-1.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,188 in 2021 to $50,198 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 30,509 to 30,981 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42071 covers Murray, KY. The median rent here is $1,112/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($50,198/yr), ZIP 42071 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42071?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42071 (Murray, KY) is $1,112. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42071 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42071's median rent of $1,112/mo is $853 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42071 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42071 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #72 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,112/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42071?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,112/mo in ZIP 42071. The local median household income is $50,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42071?

Rent in ZIP 42071 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 42071 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42071 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,112/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($50,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42071 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42071 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 42071 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 42071 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 42071 compare to the rest of Murray?

ZIP 42071 sits right at the Murray citywide median of $1,112/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42071 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42071 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,112/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 42071's median household income ($50,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42071 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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