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Population and households in ZIP 42503
Household size in ZIP 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 42503 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.36, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 42503 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the center.
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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in ZIP 42503, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 42503
Renters in ZIP 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 42503 own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (50.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 42503: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.2 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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 42503 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 42503 has newer homes than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $542 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $737 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $900 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 42503 runs $900 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $358 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 42503
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 42503: 22.8% 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 2.0 points, 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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 42503 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 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 42503
| Period | ZIP 42503 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 42503 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 42503 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 42503 | 2.44 | 42.8 | 8.6% | 28.1% | 11.9% | 1992 | $900 | 22.8% | 87.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 42533 | 2.75 | 40.9 | 17.5% | 32.8% | 20.6% | 1976 | $758 | 23.5% | 85.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 42501 | 2.55 | 41.1 | 16.5% | 37.0% | 15.1% | 1976 | $801 | 17.6% | 85.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 42553 | 2.43 | 38.8 | 12.5% | 22.6% | 11.6% | 1982 | $882 | 12.5% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 42518 | 2.77 | 45.3 | 8.6% | 18.2% | 32.9% | 1986 | $795 | 14.8% | 87.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 42519 | 2.42 | 45.6 | 12.8% | 21.3% | 38.4% | 1984 | $791 | 6.8% | 82.6% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 42544 | 2.45 | 51.0 | 8.3% | 11.6% | 24.1% | 1987 | $702 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 42565 | 2.84 | 35.3 | 6.8% | 20.2% | 6.5% | 1988 | $658 | 9.3% | 65.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 42528 | 2.55 | 38.0 | 18.3% | 28.9% | 13.2% | 1988 | $719 | 12.5% | 83.1% | 14.5% |
| ZIP 42642 | 2.46 | 38.7 | 16.5% | 30.1% | 14.9% | 1989 | $700 | 15.5% | 82.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 40737 | 3.33 | 31.4 | 16.2% | 9.7% | 9.9% | 1992 | $845 | 12.0% | 77.3% | 5.1% |
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 42503. 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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