42501 ZIP Code – Somerset, Kentucky
42501 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Somerset, Kentucky, part of Pulaski County with a population of approximately 17,080 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $47,279, which is near the Kentucky average and below the national figure. Median home values of $117,700 are well below the national average, with 63.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $757 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.8%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.0%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42503, 42533, 42519.
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ZIP 42501 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42501 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $117k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $757 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.0% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42503 – Somerset
- 42533 – Ferguson
- 42519 – Burnside
- 42634 – Parkers Lake
- 42518 – Bronston
- 42553 – Science Hill
- 42567 – Eubank
- 40737 – Keavy
- 40701 – Corbin
- 40741 – London
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42503 | SOMERSET | 25,381 | $53,514 |
| 42533 | FERGUSON | 917 | $35,863 |
| 42519 | BURNSIDE | 3,109 | $35,139 |
| 42634 | PARKERS LAKE | 1,920 | $29,000 |
| 42518 | BRONSTON | 3,068 | $47,687 |