42518 ZIP Code — Bronston, KY

Pulaski County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42518 is located in Bronston, Kentucky, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 34.22 square miles and serves a population of 3,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 42518

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,687. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,068

population

34.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42518 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42518

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bronston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42519 Burnside (6.7 mi) 42533 Ferguson (10.8 mi) 42634 Parkers Lake (11.3 mi) 42633 Monticello (12.6 mi) 42653 Whitley City (12.8 mi) 42544 Nancy (13 mi) 42501 Somerset (14.8 mi) 42647 Stearns (14.8 mi) 42503 Somerset (18 mi) 42553 Science Hill (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,068
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	34.22 sq mi
Water area	2.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.9118
Longitude	-84.6372
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,068

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$47,687

Median household income

$23,349

Per capita income

$124,800

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,930

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

130

Under 5

146

5–9

10–14

15–19

122

20–24

137

173

25–34

193

175

35–44

196

160

45–54

178

55–59

140

60–64

157

241

65–74

269

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	606	19.8%
18 and over	2,462	80.2%
65 and over	699	22.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,891	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	97	3.1%
Other race	97	3.1%
Two or more races	80	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$47,687

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,800
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	49.1%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	38.1%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	87.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	93	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	143	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	384	35.0%
Households with children under 18	320	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	526	47.9%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	27.8%
Married	41.4%	32.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%
Widowed	5.6%	18.1%
Divorced	8.4%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	168	34.8%
High school	135	28.0%
College / grad school	153	31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.1%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Other services 13.2%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Construction 5.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Professional & management 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	36.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.3%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 68.3%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 49.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,792	91.0%
Spanish	14	0.5%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,022	98.5%
Born in same state	2,992	97.5%
Born in different state	2,016	65.7%
Foreign born	30	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.5%
Not a US citizen	32	69.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	623	20.3%
Arab	500	16.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	363	11.8%
English	77	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	92.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42518

What city is ZIP code 42518 in?

ZIP code 42518 is primarily assigned to Bronston, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42518 in?

ZIP code 42518 falls within Pulaski County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42518?

32% of residents in ZIP code 42518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42518 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 42518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42518?

The median home value in ZIP code 42518 is $124,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42518?

ZIP code 42518 has an estimated population of 3,068 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42518 in?

ZIP code 42518 observes the EST timezone.