NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42324

KY · Population: 1,080

B+
71/100
68
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42324

Zip code 42324 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,080 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $50,859 and home values around $102,000, 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 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$50,859
Home Value
$102,000
Rent
$494/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
16.1%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
87.9%
Rent Burden
11.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).