PlainZIP

Bronston, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42518

Pulaski County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,914
44/sq mi
$54,103
Median income
$156,000
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bronston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42518 covers 65.8 square miles in Bronston, Pulaski County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,914 residents on file, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 42518 reports a modest median household income of $54,103 (9% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,538. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Housing costs here run $156,000 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $799 a month; 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42518, plus 6 more within Pulaski County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronston, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42518.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42518, Bronston, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,914

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42518?

45.5

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$54,103

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$24,538

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42518 ranks nationally

Bronston, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,103 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,098

Total Housing Units

1,164

Occupied Units

934

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$156,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$799

Median Rent

1979

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

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42518 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -7.8% 148
2020 +12.7% 167
2021 +4.7% 175
2022 +20.8% 212
2024 – 241

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 42518, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,575,000.

35

Businesses

271

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 31.4%
Construction 4 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 11.4%
Wholesale trade 3 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42518 vs 42519 →

ZIP 42518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42518 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42518 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42519 Burnside, KY 3,191 5.4 mi
42533 Ferguson, KY 802 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

42503 standard
Somerset, KY
Pop: 22,894
42501 standard
Somerset, KY
Pop: 17,592
42567 standard
Eubank, KY
Pop: 6,007
42544 standard
Nancy, KY
Pop: 5,843
42553 standard
Science Hill, KY
Pop: 5,284
42519 standard
Burnside, KY
Pop: 3,191

Related Areas

Pulaski County Bronston, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42518 in? ▼
ZIP code 42518 (Bronston) is located in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42518? ▼
ZIP code 42518 in Bronston, KY has a population of 2,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42518 is $54,103, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42518 is $156,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42518 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42518? ▼
ZIP code 42518 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42518 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42518 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42518? ▼
In ZIP code 42518, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42518? ▼
In ZIP code 42518, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42518 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.