NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42420

KY · Population: 38,528

B
69/100
71
B+
Safety
65
B
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42420

Zip code 42420 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 38,528 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $55,423, with home values near $155,100 and rents around $771/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.5% 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
$55,423
Home Value
$155,100
Rent
$771/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
19.5%
Unemployment
3.7%
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability65BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).