ZIP Code 42718 Demographics

Taylor County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42718 compared to county averages.

Total Population

25,984

↓ 0.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,184

↓ 3.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$157,400

↑ +0.4% vs county

Median Age

38.1 yrs

↓ +2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

↓ +4.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42718 compares to Taylor County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42718 $61k Taylor $63k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42718 $157k Taylor $157k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$702

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42718 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$157,400
Down Payment (20%)$31,480
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$999P&I: $796 | Tax: $157 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$702
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $297/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42718, sorted by distance.

42758 9.6 mi away taylor county 40060 11.1 mi away marion county 42733 11.4 mi away taylor county 40063 12.8 mi away marion county 40033 14.0 mi away marion county 42716 14.3 mi away larue county 40062 15.3 mi away marion county 40052 15.5 mi away nelson county

About Taylor County

Taylor County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 26,056. The county's median household income is $63,211 and median home value is $156,800. ZIP code 42718 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Taylor County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.