NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 40823

KY · Population: 3,846

C
42/100
62
B
Safety
44
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
13
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 40823

Zip code 40823 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 3,846 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $34,491, with home values near $68,900 and rents around $532/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 23.8% 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
$34,491
Home Value
$68,900
Rent
$532/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
11.5%
Unemployment
23.8%
Owner-Occupied
57.9%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy13FLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).