NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42436

KY · Population: 1,426

B+
76/100
88
A
Safety
80
A
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42436

Zip code 42436 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,426 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $76,000 and home values around $118,100, 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 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$76,000
Home Value
$118,100
Rent
—
Median Age
39
College Educated
8.7%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
68.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).