NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42408

KY · Population: 6,307

C+
58/100
67
B
Safety
63
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42408

Zip code 42408 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 6,307 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $48,112, with home values near $81,200 and rents around $596/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$48,112
Home Value
$81,200
Rent
$596/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
10%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
74.1%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).