42261 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 42261 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42261 is White. The current unemployment level in 42261 is 4.6%.
| Population | 9,850 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.61% |
| Population Density | 33 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,254 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,368 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $317,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.2% |
42261 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,700 | 95.21% |
| Black | 12 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 433 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42261 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,969 | 88.81% |
| Black | 10 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
42261 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 369 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 289 | 5.26% |
| High School Diploma | 2,578 | 46.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 83 | 1.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 633 | 11.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 720 | 13.11% |
| Associates Degree | 590 | 10.74% |
| Masters Degree | 188 | 3.42% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
