NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42528

KY · Population: 2,156

C+
53/100
67
B
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
28
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42528

Zip code 42528 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 2,156 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $47,891, with home values near $119,600 and rents around $666/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.7% 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
$47,891
Home Value
$119,600
Rent
$666/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
11.7%
Owner-Occupied
82.7%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy28FLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).