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 4.9%.
| 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 (November 2024) | 4.9% |
| 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% |