ZIP Code 42544 Demographics

Pulaski County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42544 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,486

↓ 91.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,417

↑ +7.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$140,300

↓ 0.1% vs county

Median Age

51.3 yrs

↓ +22.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

↑ 15.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42544 compares to Pulaski County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42544 $52k Pulaski $49k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42544 $140k Pulaski $140k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$670

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42544 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$140,300
Down Payment (20%)$28,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$890P&I: $709 | Tax: $140 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$670
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $220/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42544, sorted by distance.

42565 9.4 mi away casey county 42642 12.3 mi away russell county 42516 13.5 mi away casey county 42528 15.0 mi away adair county 42634 24.4 mi away mccreary county 42653 26.6 mi away mccreary county 42631 27.5 mi away mccreary 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 42544 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.