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 Moderate-density area
- $54,103
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,538. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,000 (2% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $799; 82.2% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 42518 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 42518?
45.5
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$54,103
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$24,538
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42518 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Bronston, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,103 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,098housing units
2,098
Total Housing Units
1,164
Occupied Units
934
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,000
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 42519
Burnside (42519)
3,191 residents
- 42518
Bronston (42518)
2,914 residents
- 42533 802
Ferguson (42533)
802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42518 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42518
Bronston (42518)
$54,103 median income
- 42519
Burnside (42519)
$41,964 median income
- 42533
Ferguson (42533)
$41,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42518, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,914 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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