Zip Code 42215

KY · Population: 1,618

B+
76/100
74
B+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42215

Zip code 42215 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,618 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $73,750, with home values near $170,200 and rents around $891/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.5% 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
$73,750
Home Value
$170,200
Rent
$891/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
18.5%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
88%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).