42301 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 42301 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42301 is White. The current unemployment level in 42301 is 4.6%.
| Population | 45,851 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 256 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,041 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,202 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $452,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.9% |
42301 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 38,100 | 86.36% |
| Black | 3,101 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,651 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.06% |
42301 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,746 | 74.37% |
| Black | 771 | 9.98% |
| Hispanic | 815 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 361 | 4.67% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.23% |
42301 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,041 | 8.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,981 | 11.79% |
| High School Diploma | 9,608 | 38.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 326 | 1.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,067 | 8.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,171 | 16.5% |
| Associates Degree | 2,065 | 8.17% |
| Masters Degree | 1,393 | 5.51% |
| Professional Degree | 489 | 1.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 133 | 0.53% |
