ZIP Code 42503
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Somerset · Pulaski County · Kentucky
- Population
- 22,894
- Median income
- $54,707
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 334.7 sq mi
68/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
New York
ZIP code 42503 in Somerset, Kentucky has a population of 22,894. The median household income is $54,707, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $210,200, 24% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 334.7 square miles in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky. The area is home to 22,894 residents, producing a population density of 68 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42503 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42503 sits at $54,707 (8% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $32,285. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $210,200 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 42503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Construction 44
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Wholesale trade 30
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42503, Somerset, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,894
Population
334.7
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42503?
42.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,707
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$32,285
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,589
Total Housing Units
10,272
Occupied Units
1,317
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,200
Median Home Value
+32% vs state
$838
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42503 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 184 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 215 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 232 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 247 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 496 business establishments in ZIP 42503, employing approximately 8,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,967,000.
496
Businesses
8,471
Employees
$417.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 146 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 44 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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