ZIP Code 42021 -- Arlington, KY

Carlisle | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 81.48% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,090
Unknown
Median Income
$56,477
Home Value
$94,800
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
45.00
Diversity Index
25.50
Low
Cost of Living
60.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
10.9%

About ZIP Code 42021

ZIP code 42021 in Arlington, Kentucky is a unknown area with a population of 1,090. The median household income is $56,477, which is This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $94,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 60.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.00 years. Approximately 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Carlisle, KY.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,090
Median Age
45.00
Male Population
532
48.8%
Female Population
558
51.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
25.50 Low
White
88.7%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or More Races
8.7%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$56,477
Mean Household Income
$82,194
Per Capita Income
$34,819
Below Poverty Line
14.0%

This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$94,800
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
636
Occupied Units
459
Vacant Units
177
27.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1981
Owner Occupied
81.5%
Renter Occupied
18.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.5% Renter 18.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
432
Employment Rate
89.1%
Unemployment Rate
10.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
94.8%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

60.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 42021 is 39.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Carlisle

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
42023 Bardwell 2,529 $63,229
42035 Cunningham 816 $55,515

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 42021

ZIP code 42021 (Arlington, KY) has a total population of 1,090 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 42021 is $56,477 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 42021 is primarily located in Arlington, Kentucky (KY). It falls within Carlisle County.

The median home value in ZIP code 42021 is $94,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 42021 is 45.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 42021 has a cost of living index of 60.31 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 42021, 9.77% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.96% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 42021 is 10.88%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.