42501 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SOMERSET, KY 42501

42501 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Somerset, Kentucky. Median household income here ($24,616) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $81,700) are fairly typical for the Somerset area.

The average family income here is $38,214/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42501 is $30,395.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42501 earn an average of $27,262/year. Women earn only $16,243/year.

6,437 people in 42501 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42501? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.2 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 8,235 men and 9,357 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,711 people (out of the 17,592 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,755 homes, and 999 businesses every day. 118 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42501 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 981 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 17,592
  • White Population: 16,847
  • Black Population: 477
  • Hispanic Population: 488
  • Asian Population: 119
  • Hawaiian Population: 12
  • Indian Population: 160
  • Male Population: 8,235
  • Female Population: 9,357
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 43
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Kentucky
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Somerset KY
  • County: Pulaski
  • City: Somerset
  • Longitude: -84.6
  • Latitude: 37.1
  • Elevation: 981 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 606
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,268
  • Drive alone: 5,256
  • Carpool: 817
  • Public transit: 31
  • Ride bikes or walk: 118

  • Average commute time: 19.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 292
  •    5 - 9: 1,185
  •    10 - 14: 1,446
  •    15 - 19: 1,252
  •    20 - 24: 639
  •    25 - 29: 285
  •    30 - 34: 567
  •    35 - 39: 24
  •    40 - 44: 100
  •    45 - 59: 164
  •    60 - 89: 164
  •    90 plus: 150
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $81,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,490
  • Businesses: 711
  • Employees: 10,700
  • Annual Payroll: $292,608,000
  • Average Family Income: $38,214
  • Median Family Income: $24,616
  • Average Income for Men: $27,262
  • Average Income for Women: $16,243
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 199
  • State FIPS Code: 21

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Schools in 42501 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Hopkins Elementary School
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707
Southern Elementary School
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Middle Schools
Meece Middle School
210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Southern Middle School
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
High Schools
Somerset High School
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Other Schools
Pulaski Central Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-9986
Pulaski County Day Treatment Ctr Alt Sch
67 Parkers Mill Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-1303

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 42501 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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