NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42327

KY · Population: 4,703

B+
75/100
76
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42327

Zip code 42327 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 4,703 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $61,500 and home values around $142,900, 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 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, 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
$61,500
Home Value
$142,900
Rent
$610/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
18.5%
Unemployment
3.7%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
11.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).