NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42653

KY · Population: 4,113

C+
57/100
66
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
41
C
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42653

Zip code 42653 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 4,113 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $42,589, with home values near $111,900 and rents around $614/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$42,589
Home Value
$111,900
Rent
$614/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
5.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
70.9%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life41CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).