42553 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SCIENCE HILL, KY 42553

42553 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Science Hill, Kentucky. Median household income here ($26,976) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($88,400) are significantly above average for the Somerset area.

The average family income here is $38,219/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 42553 is $33,135.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42553 earn an average of $24,484/year. Women earn only $16,471/year.

1,791 people in 42553 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42553? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.4 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 2,645 men and 2,639 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,463 people (out of the 5,284 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,926 homes, and 32 businesses every day. 10 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42553 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sevilla, Spain!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,139 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,284
  • White Population: 5,196
  • Black Population: 47
  • Hispanic Population: 97
  • Asian Population: 7
  • Hawaiian Population: 3
  • Indian Population: 31
  • Male Population: 2,645
  • Female Population: 2,639
  • Median Age: 39
  • Median Age of Males: 38
  • Median Age of Females: 40
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Kentucky
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Somerset KY
  • County: Pulaski
  • City: Science Hill
  • Longitude: -84.7
  • Latitude: 37.2
  • Elevation: 1,140 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 606
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,679
  • Drive alone: 1,486
  • Carpool: 147
  • Public transit: 12
  • Ride bikes or walk: 10

  • Average commute time: 25.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 56
  •    5 - 9: 124
  •    10 - 14: 237
  •    15 - 19: 308
  •    20 - 24: 388
  •    25 - 29: 92
  •    30 - 34: 236
  •    35 - 39: 24
  •    40 - 44: 26
  •    45 - 59: 63
  •    60 - 89: 59
  •    90 plus: 66
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $88,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $35,288
  • Businesses: 43
  • Employees: 229
  • Annual Payroll: $5,534,000
  • Average Family Income: $38,219
  • Median Family Income: $26,976
  • Average Income for Men: $24,484
  • Average Income for Women: $16,471
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 42553 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Science Hill Elementary School
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 42553 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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