What to know about ZIP 42502
ZIP code 42502 covers ZIP 42502 with a population of about 4,558.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.4 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the LEXINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 42502 — 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
4,558
Density
N/A
Median income
$47,899
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$146,100
-58% vs US avg
Median rent
$586
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 42502
Income and economy in ZIP 42502
Median household income in ZIP 42502 is about $47,899 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.9%; unemployment rate near 0.7%; 23.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 6.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.6 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 42502
Median home value is about $146,100 — about 58% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $586 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.9% (about 14.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 42502, a household would need roughly $40,000 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 $939. That sits below the local median household income ($47,899), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.