What are the best places to live in Kentucky?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Kentucky by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Kentucky based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Kentucky?

The safest cities in Kentucky are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Kentucky neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Kentucky?

Cost of living varies widely across Kentucky. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Kentucky. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Kentucky?

The top-rated school districts in Kentucky are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Kentucky a good state to live in?

Kentucky offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Kentucky - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Kentucky Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 6 ZIP codes in Kentucky - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
40207 Louisville	31,820	$214,351	$788,324	85
40205 Louisville	34,910	$105,633	$475,085	77
40206 Louisville	37,480	$114,829	$429,935	77
40204 Louisville	29,840	$62,605	$328,041	63
40202 Louisville	16,280	$55,656	$233,692	53
40203 Louisville	21,380	$31,478	$93,976	41

Top 10 Safest Cities in Kentucky

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	40205 Louisville	75.0	A+
2	40207 Louisville	80.0	A
3	40206 Louisville	114.0	A
4	40204 Louisville	320.0	B
5	40202 Louisville	583.0	C
6	40203 Louisville	926.0	F

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Kentucky

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	40203 Louisville	$93,976	$742/mo	41
2	40202 Louisville	$233,692	$963/mo	53
3	40204 Louisville	$328,041	$1,280/mo	63
4	40206 Louisville	$429,935	$1,992/mo	77
5	40205 Louisville	$475,085	$1,969/mo	77
6	40207 Louisville	$788,324	$2,900/mo	85

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Kentucky

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	40207 Louisville	8.3/10	A	85
2	40205 Louisville	8.3/10	A+	77
3	40206 Louisville	7.0/10	A	77
4	40204 Louisville	7.0/10	B	63
5	40202 Louisville	6.1/10	C	53
6	40203 Louisville	4.3/10	F	41

Kentucky Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Kentucky

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