42553 ZIP Code – Science Hill, Kentucky
42553 is a ZIP code serving Science Hill, Kentucky in Pulaski County with a population of approximately 6,249 residents. At $44,078, the median household income here runs below the Kentucky average and below the U.S. average. At $130,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 76.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $805 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 17.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 10.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 37.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 42516, 42567, 42566.
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ZIP 42553 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42553 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,249 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $805 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42516 – Bethelridge
- 42567 – Eubank
- 42566 – Yosemite
- 42533 – Ferguson
- 42503 – Somerset
- 42565 – Windsor
- 42544 – Nancy
- 40442 – Kings Mountain
- 40489 – Waynesburg
- 42541 – Middleburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42516 | BETHELRIDGE | 504 | $39,133 |
| 42567 | EUBANK | 5,241 | $57,864 |
| 42566 | YOSEMITE | 360 | $69,688 |
| 42533 | FERGUSON | 917 | $35,863 |
| 42503 | SOMERSET | 25,381 | $53,514 |