NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42462

KY · Population: 1,512

B+
73/100
77
B+
Safety
62
B
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42462

Zip code 42462 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,512 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $63,000, with home values near $158,200 and rents around $1,069/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$63,000
Home Value
$158,200
Rent
$1,069/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
10.5%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
87%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).