NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42202

KY · Population: 1,756

B
66/100
70
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42202

Zip code 42202 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,756 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $55,096 and home values around $116,200, 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 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$55,096
Home Value
$116,200
Rent
$477/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
12.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.3%
Rent Burden
10.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).