42240 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 42240 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42240 is White. The current unemployment level in 42240 is 5.1%.
Population | 41,788 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 150 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 17,032 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $43,747 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $533,580 |
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 5.1% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.26% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 46.49% |
42240 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 28,247 | 71.01% |
Black | 9,641 | 24.24% |
Hispanic | 948 | 2.38% |
Asian | 689 | 1.73% |
Native American | 116 | 0.29% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 137 | 0.34% |
42240 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 3,041 | 50.16% |
Black | 2,477 | 40.86% |
Hispanic | 477 | 7.87% |
Asian | 34 | 0.56% |
Native American | 19 | 0.31% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.23% |
42240 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,647 | 11.09% |
Bachelor Degree | 2,831 | 11.86% |
High School Diploma | 7,768 | 32.55% |
No High School Diploma | 362 | 1.52% |
GED or Alternate | 2,192 | 9.19% |
1 or More Years of College | 4,126 | 17.29% |
Associates Degree | 2,107 | 8.83% |
Masters Degree | 1,414 | 5.93% |
Professional Degree | 297 | 1.24% |
Doctorate Degree | 118 | 0.49% |