Zip Code 42086

KY · Population: 4,275

B+
75/100
74
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42086

Zip code 42086 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 4,275 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $79,053 and home values around $168,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

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
$79,053
Home Value
$168,600
Rent
$912/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
23.4%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
85.1%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).