Question 1

Is 42301 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42301 in Owensboro has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Owensboro city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 42301 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 42301?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42301 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 42301. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 42301 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Owensboro. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 42301?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 42301 is approximately $207K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 42301 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 42301 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 42301 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42301 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Owensboro. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 42301 scores similarly to the middle tier of Owensboro neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Audubon Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Apollo High School	09–12	—	—	—
F T Burns Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Sorgho Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Tamarack Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
West Louisville Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
F T Burns Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Cravens Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Foust Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Owensboro High School	09–12	—	—	—
Sutton Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Hager Preschool	PK–PK	—	—	—
Owensboro Innovation Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Owensboro Middle School	06–08	—	—	—