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Zip Code 42259

KY · Population: 1,179

C
45/100
67
B
Safety
44
C
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
20
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42259

Zip code 42259 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,179 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), 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 $47,813, with home values near $121,900 and rents around $886/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.

The unemployment rate of 15.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$47,813
Home Value
$121,900
Rent
$886/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
9.8%
Unemployment
15.5%
Owner-Occupied
86.9%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy20FLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).