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Population and households in ZIP 42539
Household size in ZIP 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 42539 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 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 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 42539 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 are older.
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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 42539 as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Kentucky as a whole (11.9%). The single-parent share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 42539
Renters in ZIP 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 42539 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.6 points from 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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 42539 than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 42539 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, 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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $436 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $496 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $539 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $636 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 42539 runs $636 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $199 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest 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 42539
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 42539 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 42539 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 42539
| Period | ZIP 42539 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 42539 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 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 42539 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 42539 | 2.36 | 44.1 | 10.7% | 23.0% | 13.5% | 1982 | $636 | 12.5% | 79.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 42566 | 2.33 | 46.8 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 13.3% | 1984 | $732 | 11.5% | 82.4% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 42541 | 2.07 | 57.7 | 4.1% | 13.0% | 25.2% | 1980 | $565 | 14.9% | 93.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 42516 | 2.29 | 43.6 | 1.6% | 4.7% | 11.1% | 1988 | $679 | 10.2% | 70.3% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 40442 | 2.53 | 38.2 | 13.8% | 18.0% | 16.8% | 1984 | $925 | 13.8% | 84.5% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 40437 | 2.41 | 44.2 | 15.2% | 14.1% | 12.1% | 1992 | $755 | 19.7% | 84.5% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 42733 | 2.52 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 18.1% | 15.4% | 1986 | $802 | 5.0% | 78.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 42753 | 2.46 | 48.8 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 16.6% | 1991 | $497 | 12.5% | 85.3% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 42758 | 2.72 | 29.5 | 8.6% | 28.5% | 14.1% | 1994 | $718 | 20.5% | 90.7% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 40448 | 2.16 | 54.7 | 27.6% | 22.9% | 8.1% | 1989 | $668 | 35.6% | 78.9% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 40009 | 2.71 | 38.4 | 13.7% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 1986 | $699 | 8.5% | 80.9% | 9.1% |
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 42539. 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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