ZIP Code 42518 Demographics

Pulaski County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42518 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,068

↓ 95.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$47,687

↓ 2.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$124,800

↓ 11.1% vs county

Median Age

42.0 yrs

↓ +0.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↑ 14.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42518 compares to Pulaski County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42518 $48k Pulaski $49k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42518 $125k Pulaski $140k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$794

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42518 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$124,800
Down Payment (20%)$24,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$792P&I: $631 | Tax: $125 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$794
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $2/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42518, sorted by distance.

42519 5.4 mi away pulaski county 42533 9.4 mi away pulaski county 42501 13.4 mi away pulaski county 42503 16.4 mi away pulaski county 42553 16.7 mi away pulaski county 42565 20.9 mi away casey county 42516 21.8 mi away casey county 42567 22.8 mi away pulaski county

About Pulaski County

Pulaski County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 65,145. The county's median household income is $48,768 and median home value is $140,400. ZIP code 42518 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Pulaski County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.