Zip Code 42157

KY · Population: 584

A
80/100
74
B+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42157

Zip code 42157 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 584 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $103,375 and home values around $124,000, 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 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$103,375
Home Value
$124,000
Rent
$572/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
8.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
77.9%
Rent Burden
6.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).