NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 40216

KY · Population: 43,167

C+
58/100
68
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 40216

Zip code 40216 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 43,167 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $51,221, with home values near $145,200 and rents around $852/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$51,221
Home Value
$145,200
Rent
$852/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
15.1%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+Weighted 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).