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Population and households in ZIP 42171
Household size in ZIP 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 42171 average 2.61 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. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 42171 is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 42171, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 42171 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 42171
Renters in ZIP 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 42171 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 42171: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 42171 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $843 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$187 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 42171 costs $843 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $187 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 42171
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 42171: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 42171 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 42171 is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 42171
| Period | ZIP 42171 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 42171 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 42171 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 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 42159 | 2.03 | 47.4 | 4.4% | 32.2% | 6.4% | 1975 | $1,147 | 21.1% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 42160 | 2.56 | 36.3 | 11.6% | 40.1% | 9.4% | 1985 | $871 | 13.1% | 84.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 42103 | 2.28 | 42.3 | 7.9% | 39.1% | 6.9% | 1994 | $1,194 | 46.6% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 42127 | 2.35 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 44.5% | 7.5% | 1983 | $723 | 13.4% | 80.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 42141 | 2.52 | 40.8 | 16.4% | 34.4% | 11.4% | 1985 | $838 | 20.5% | 88.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 42101 | 2.70 | 30.6 | 14.6% | 54.7% | 9.9% | 1989 | $1,026 | 21.3% | 83.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 42104 | 2.52 | 36.5 | 10.0% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 1995 | $1,118 | 39.1% | 89.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 42749 | 2.34 | 50.7 | 8.5% | 32.7% | 16.8% | 1985 | $717 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 42130 | 2.99 | 43.7 | 13.6% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 1981 | $1,037 | 19.6% | 90.1% | 0.0% |
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 42171. 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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