42234 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42234 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42234 is White. The current unemployment level in 42234 is 4.6%.
| Population | 2,514 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 55 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 943 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,896 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $390,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.85% |
42234 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,722 | 70.98% |
| Black | 574 | 23.66% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42234 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 322 | 68.37% |
| Black | 73 | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 15.07% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.21% |
42234 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 106 | 8.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 161 | 13.26% |
| High School Diploma | 367 | 30.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 52 | 4.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 139 | 11.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 225 | 18.53% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 10.38% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 1.4% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.82% |
