42503 ZIP Code
Somerset, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42503 |
| City/Town: | Somerset |
| County: | Pulaski |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,381 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,514 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,686 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,486 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,100 |
| Land Area: | 129.4 sq miles
335.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1580, -84.5197 |
Population Information (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,381 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,480 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,901 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,624 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,223 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,633 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,511 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,351 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,289 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,863 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,581 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,771 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,635 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,781 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,333 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 786 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,486 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,262 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,224 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,919 | 67.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,343 | 32.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,039 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,218 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,544 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,530 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,010 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,568 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,115 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,054 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,514 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,445 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,993 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,686 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,512 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,934 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 578 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,040 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,175 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,895 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 757 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 107 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,291 | 95.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 234 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 441 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 91 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 305 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 186 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 934 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 817 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 105 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 895 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 656 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 991 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,345 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,083 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,683 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,109 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,261 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 785 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 454 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,995 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 871 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 558 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 447 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,308 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,635 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 372 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 577 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 883 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,286 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 920 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 565 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 448 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,009 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,430 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,722 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,018 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,099 | 69.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,106 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,742 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 640 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 142 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,168 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,685 | 66.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 445 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 592 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 574 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 475 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 94 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,494 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,147 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,557 | 22.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,667 | 23.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,511 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,860 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 614 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 596 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 131 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 378 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 57 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 276 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,241 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,255 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,789 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 868 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 660 | 6.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 217 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,170 | 89.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 87 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 119 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 568 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,309 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,680 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,705 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 566 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 637 | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,339 | 19.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,341 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,832 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 873 | 12.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 277 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 54 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,350 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,262 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,329 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,744 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,810 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,729 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,985 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,658 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,184 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,090 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,754 | 56.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 287 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 962 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,079 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,158 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 255 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 164 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,261 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,314 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,164 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,880 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,412 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,027 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,429 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 217 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,079 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,133 | 48.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,795 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,317 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,860 | 56.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,404 | 42.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 451 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,544 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 126 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 837 | 664.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 837 | 664.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 837 | 664.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 229 | 181.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 11.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 282 | 223.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,757 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,530 | 94.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,227 | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 569 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 416 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 227 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,262 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,328 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Somerset, KY42503