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Zip Code 42372

KY · Population: 1,535

C+
56/100
70
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
18
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42372

Zip code 42372 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,535 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $55,139 and home values around $104,900, 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 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 17.5% 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
$55,139
Home Value
$104,900
Rent
$598/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
11.7%
Unemployment
17.5%
Owner-Occupied
83%
Rent Burden
13% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy18FLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).