NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42170

KY · Population: 1,378

B
63/100
72
B+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42170

Zip code 42170 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,378 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), 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 $57,585, with home values near $279,500 and rents around $1,083/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$57,585
Home Value
$279,500
Rent
$1,083/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
9.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
75.1%
Rent Burden
22.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted 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).