NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42743

KY · Population: 9,043

C
48/100
64
B
Safety
45
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42743

Zip code 42743 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 9,043 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $39,045, with home values near $96,300 and rents around $619/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.5% 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
$39,045
Home Value
$96,300
Rent
$619/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
12.8%
Unemployment
10.5%
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).