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Zip Code 40212

KY · Population: 15,412

C
40/100
62
B
Safety
22
F
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
25
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 40212

Zip code 40212 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 15,412 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $82,600 and median rent of $816/month against a median income of $33,605. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 13.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$33,605
Home Value
$82,600
Rent
$816/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
12.3%
Unemployment
13.1%
Owner-Occupied
50.6%
Rent Burden
29.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability22FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy25FLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).