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Household size in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 42101 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Kentucky as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 42101 is young: half of its residents are under 30.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 31.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only five of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 42101 than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 42101 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 42101
Renters in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 42101: 54.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 42101 is close to the national rate: 9.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 42101 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $669 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$404 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 42101 pays $1,026 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $404 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 42101
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 42101 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 42101 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 42101 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 42101
| Period | ZIP 42101 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 42101 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 42101 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 42101 | 2.70 | 30.6 | 14.6% | 54.7% | 9.9% | 1989 | $1,026 | 21.3% | 83.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 42103 | 2.28 | 42.3 | 7.9% | 39.1% | 6.9% | 1994 | $1,194 | 46.6% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 42104 | 2.52 | 36.5 | 10.0% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 1995 | $1,118 | 39.1% | 89.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 42274 | 2.59 | 42.3 | 6.7% | 19.8% | 7.5% | 1990 | $920 | 26.9% | 91.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 42159 | 2.03 | 47.4 | 4.4% | 32.2% | 6.4% | 1975 | $1,147 | 21.1% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 42171 | 2.61 | 42.0 | 6.9% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 1992 | $843 | 14.1% | 90.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 42163 | 2.31 | 37.4 | 2.8% | 46.6% | 10.1% | 1987 | $1,046 | 20.9% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 42160 | 2.56 | 36.3 | 11.6% | 40.1% | 9.4% | 1985 | $871 | 13.1% | 84.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 42256 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 17.3% | 24.4% | 1981 | $801 | 15.3% | 82.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 42339 | 2.47 | 46.5 | 7.4% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 1980 | $733 | 21.7% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 42127 | 2.35 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 44.5% | 7.5% | 1983 | $723 | 13.4% | 80.3% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 42101. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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