What to know about ZIP 42702
ZIP code 42702 covers ZIP 42702 with a population of about 4,327.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 42702 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,327
Density
N/A
Median income
$47,799
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$248,200
-29% vs US avg
Median rent
$725
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 42702
Income and economy in ZIP 42702
Median household income in ZIP 42702 is about $47,799 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.8%; unemployment rate near 7.0%; 25.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 8.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 42702
Median home value is about $248,200 — about 29% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $725 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 27.7% (about 37.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 42702, a household would need roughly $68,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,594. That is about 42% above the local median household income ($47,799), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.