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Ferguson, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42533

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

802
211/sq mi
$41,000
Median income
$153,100
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42533 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ferguson, Pulaski County, Kentucky, home to just 802 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 42533 reports a modest median household income of $41,000 (31% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,263. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. The typical home here is valued at $153,100 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $765 monthly, and 68.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 42533 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 42533, Ferguson, 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

802

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42533?

45.2

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$41,000

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,263

Per Capita Income

32.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42533 ranks nationally

Ferguson, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,000 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

332

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$153,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 42533, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,359,000.

12

Businesses

104

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

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 42533 vs 42501 →

ZIP 42533 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 42533 ranks #6 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 42533 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 42533 ranks #6 of 6 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
42501 Somerset, KY 17,592 7.9 mi
42503 Somerset, KY 22,894 7.2 mi
42518 Bronston, KY 2,914 9.5 mi
42519 Burnside, KY 3,191 9.4 mi
42553 Science Hill, KY 5,284 9.2 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 Ferguson, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42533 in? ▼
ZIP code 42533 (Ferguson) 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 42533? ▼
ZIP code 42533 in Ferguson, KY has a population of 802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42533 is $41,000, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42533 is $153,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42533 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42533? ▼
ZIP code 42533 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42533? ▼
In ZIP code 42533, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 42533? ▼
In ZIP code 42533, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42533 is 32.2% 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.