42519 ZIP Code — Burnside, KY

Pulaski County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42519 is located in Burnside, Kentucky, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 49.30 square miles and serves a population of 3,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 42519

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 $96,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,139. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 8% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 42519 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.

3,109

population

49.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnside	Acceptable
Burnside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42634 Parkers Lake (6.3 mi) 42518 Bronston (6.7 mi) 42501 Somerset (9.3 mi) 42533 Ferguson (9.8 mi) 42653 Whitley City (10.8 mi) 42503 Somerset (14.7 mi) 42544 Nancy (16.9 mi) 42647 Stearns (17 mi) 42553 Science Hill (18.6 mi) 42633 Monticello (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,109
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	49.30 sq mi
Water area	2.98 sq mi
Latitude	36.9379
Longitude	-84.5207
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	62.6%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	13.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,109

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$35,139

Median household income

$18,348

Per capita income

$96,500

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

2,041

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

102

15–19

110

20–24

153

25–34

180

35–44

212

202

45–54

240

55–59

119

60–64

141

192

65–74

228

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	712	22.9%
18 and over	2,397	77.1%
65 and over	616	19.8%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,904	91%
Two or more races	150	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	82	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	1.3%
Other race	12	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	13.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$35,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.4%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,500
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	46.5%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	45.6%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	496	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	229	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	457	36.9%
Households with children under 18	343	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	446	36.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	20.0%
Married	48.2%	41.2%
Separated	5.0%	2.3%
Widowed	1.8%	14.4%
Divorced	9.4%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	6.2%
Kindergarten	43	6.7%
Elementary school	306	47.7%
High school	165	25.7%
College / grad school	87	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.1%

Construction 13.2%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Retail trade 12.2%

Other services 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	20.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	72.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,936	94.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,104	99.8%
Born in same state	3,104	99.8%
Born in different state	2,258	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	559	18%
Italian	316	10.2%
Arab	220	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	0.9%
Polish	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42519

What city is ZIP code 42519 in?

ZIP code 42519 is primarily assigned to Burnside, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42519 in?

ZIP code 42519 falls within Pulaski County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42519?

29% of residents in ZIP code 42519 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42519?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42519 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 42519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42519?

The median home value in ZIP code 42519 is $96,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 42519 in?

ZIP code 42519 observes the EST timezone.