Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky (ZIP 42024) is $538/month (±$246), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $129,800 (±$29,249), and the median household income is $46,925/year. The unemployment rate in Ballard County, Kentucky was 4.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 42024
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $538 |
| Median Home Value | $129,800 |
| Median Household Income | $46,925 |
| Total Housing Units | 559 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 156 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 28% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 29 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.2% |
How does ZIP 42024 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Higher rent than 6% of ZIP codes in Kentucky · 443th of 468
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 40026 | $2,069 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 40059 | $2,006 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 40245 | $1,688 |
| … 439 more … | ||
| 443 | ZCTA5 42024(you are here) | $538 |
| … 22 more … | ||
| 466 | ZCTA5 41651 | $255 |
| 467 | ZCTA5 41553 | $254 |
| 468 | ZCTA5 40771 | $99 |
Geography
ZIP 42024 is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
It covers part of Barlow city, Kentucky.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky (ZIP 42024) is $538/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky?
The median home value in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky (ZIP 42024) is $129,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 42024 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky, 29 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky?
The median household income in ZCTA5 42024, Kentucky is $46,925/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $538 has a margin of error of ±$246. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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