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Population and households in ZIP 42103
Household size in ZIP 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 42103 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 42103 is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, in line with the national trend.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in ZIP 42103, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 42103 has a lower 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 42103
Renters in ZIP 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 42103 than nationally: 39.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 41.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 42103 than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as 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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 42103 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $956 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,194 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 42103 pays $1,194 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Kentucky overall ($1,024). Rent has climbed $430 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 42103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.0% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.6% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 42103 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 42103 is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 42103
| Period | ZIP 42103 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 42103 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 42103 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 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 42101 | 2.70 | 30.6 | 14.6% | 54.7% | 9.9% | 1989 | $1,026 | 21.3% | 83.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 42122 | 2.77 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 13.7% | 8.5% | 1994 | $929 | 36.2% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 42159 | 2.03 | 47.4 | 4.4% | 32.2% | 6.4% | 1975 | $1,147 | 21.1% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 42274 | 2.59 | 42.3 | 6.7% | 19.8% | 7.5% | 1990 | $920 | 26.9% | 91.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 42170 | 3.02 | 37.6 | 9.7% | 18.0% | 10.5% | 1987 | $892 | 35.6% | 91.9% | 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 42206 | 2.67 | 37.9 | 5.4% | 14.7% | 8.0% | 1986 | $765 | 20.6% | 84.7% | 7.9% |
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 42103. 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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