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ZIP Code 42518

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Bronston · Pulaski County · Kentucky

Population
2,914

44/sq mi

Median income
$54,103

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$156,000

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 45.5

Land area
65.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 42518 in Bronston, Kentucky has a population of 2,914. The median household income is $54,103, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $156,000, 44% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42518 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.8 square miles in Bronston, Pulaski County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,914 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 42518 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42518 sits at $54,103 (9% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $156,000 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $799 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42518 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 42518 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 42518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,914

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
42519 Burnside, KY 3,191 5.4 mi
42533 Ferguson, KY 802 9.5 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Bronston, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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