ZIP code 42085: Water Valley, KY
42085 is a ZIP code in Water Valley, Kentucky, mainly in Graves County, part of the Mayfield, KY micro area. About 914 people live here.
- Population
- 914
- Median household income
- $57,679
- Typical home value
- $110,300+3.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $746gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.4
- Homeowners
- 70%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 42085 details
| City | Water Valley |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves County (also partly Hickman County) |
| Metro area | Mayfield, KY |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 28.6 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 32 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.56960, -88.80097 |
ZIP codes near 42085
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42088 | Wingo, KY | 4.1 mi | 2,497 |
| 42041 | Fulton, KY | 4.4 mi | 4,406 |
| 38257 | South Fulton, TN | 8.7 mi | 4,437 |
| 38226 | Dukedom, TN | 10.4 mi | 226 |
| 42079 | Sedalia, KY | 12.6 mi | 1,315 |
| 42063 | Lynnville, KY | 12.9 mi | — |
| 42031 | Clinton, KY | 13.3 mi | 3,411 |
| 42066 | Mayfield, KY | 14.4 mi | 23,917 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 42085?
A typical home in ZIP code 42085 is worth about $110,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,679 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Kentucky average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 42085
What city is ZIP code 42085?
ZIP code 42085 is in Water Valley, KY, in Graves County.
What county is ZIP code 42085 in?
42085 is mainly in Graves County, Kentucky, and partly in Hickman County.
What is the population of ZIP code 42085?
About 914 people live in ZIP code 42085, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 42085 in?
42085 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.