NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42740

KY · Population: 2,157

A
82/100
92
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42740

Zip code 42740 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 2,157 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $81,458 and home values around $169,200, 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 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.2%.

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
$81,458
Home Value
$169,200
Rent
$749/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
13.8%
Unemployment
0.2%
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Rent Burden
11% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).