Housing Median Monthly Rent ($), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Kentucky

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Northern Kentucky zip codes along the Cincinnati metro border exhibit the highest median rents in the state, with several areas exceeding $1,750, while the Louisville metro area and select Lexington-area zip codes form a secondary cluster of elevated rents ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. In stark contrast, the southeastern Appalachian region and much of south-central Kentucky consistently register median rents below $750, reflecting the state's sharpest urban-rural affordability divide. Scattered pockets of moderate rents ($900–$1,250) appear around Bowling Green and a few mid-state corridors, suggesting localized economic anchors in otherwise lower-rent territory.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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