NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 40243

KY · Population: 11,943

B+
76/100
94
A+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 40243

Zip code 40243 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 11,943 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $85,716 and home values around $288,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$85,716
Home Value
$288,100
Rent
$1,317/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
52.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).