What are the best areas for veterinary in Kentucky?

The top-rated areas for veterinary in Kentucky are ZIP 41048 (score: 100/100), ZIP 40026 (score: 100/100), ZIP 40023 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for veterinary?

A strong location for veterinary combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Kentucky compare to other states for veterinary?

Kentucky averages 87/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Kentucky

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $99,418 in household income, with 21.0 existing veterinary practices per ZIP. ZIP 41048 leads at 100, $129,354 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Veterinary Practices
#1	ZIP 41048 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,354	0
#2	ZIP 40026 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,897	0
#3	ZIP 40023 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,863	0
#4	ZIP 40056 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$123,317	0
#5	ZIP 42122 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,919	0
#6	ZIP 41005 Pop. 26 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,462	0
#7	ZIP 41007 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,167	0
#8	ZIP 41001 Pop. 19 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,468	0
#9	ZIP 40071 Pop. 17 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,349	0
#10	ZIP 41075 Pop. 17 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,075	0
#11	ZIP 40013 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,592	0
#12	ZIP 40514 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,337	0
#13	ZIP 41094 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,678	0
#14	ZIP 42086 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,328	0
#15	ZIP 40347 Pop. 4 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,054	0
#16	ZIP 42103 Pop. 22 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,624	0
#17	ZIP 40511 Pop. 36 Thousand	79 Good	—	$77,476	21
#18	ZIP 40229 Pop. 40 Thousand	78 Good	—	$78,877	0
#19	ZIP 42366 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,053	0
#20	ZIP 40162 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,466	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Kentucky, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $99,418 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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