NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42729

KY · Population: 1,518

C+
59/100
65
B
Safety
40
C
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
79
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42729

Zip code 42729 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 1,518 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $40,256, with home values near $121,900 and rents around $713/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, 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
$40,256
Home Value
$121,900
Rent
$713/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
11.4%
Unemployment
3.2%
Owner-Occupied
92.3%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy79B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).