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Pulaski County
Ferguson, KY
42533
42533 ZIP Code — Ferguson, KY
Pulaski County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42533 is located in
Ferguson ,
Kentucky ,
within Pulaski County .
It covers approximately 1.62 square miles and serves a population of
917 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 42533
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $35,863. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 42533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
917
Population density
566 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
199
Geography
Land area
1.62 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
37.0652
Longitude
-84.5973
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.7%
57.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
12.8%
27.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
13.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$35,863
Median household income
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 207 22.6% 18 and over 710 77.4% 65 and over 179 19.5% Median age 45.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 817 86.8% Two or more races 78 8.3% Hispanic or Latino 24 2.6% Asian 13 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.7%
57.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
12.8%
27.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
13.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.5% $10k–$15k 9.3% $15k–$25k 14.7% $25k–$35k 12.5% $35k–$50k 18.5% $50k–$75k 12.8% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 7.4% $150k–$200k 5.2% Median income $35,863
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,600 Median rent / month $761 Owner occupied 56.9% Renter occupied 43.1% Vacant 11.8% Single-family detached 85.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 10.8% 1990–1999 7.2% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 21.2% 1960–1969 20.9% 1950–1959 8.7% 1940–1949 8.4% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 30.0% 3 bedrooms 29.8% 4 bedrooms 28.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.7% 1 vehicle 32.7% 2 vehicles 33.0% 3 or more 19.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.1% Electricity 51.8% Propane / LP gas 0.5% Wood 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 137 37.3% Cohabiting couple 9 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 139 37.9% Female householder, no spouse 82 22.3% Households with children under 18 109 29.7% Households with seniors (65+) 128 34.9% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.7% 24.9% Married 37.3% 51.4% Separated 6.8% 4.7% Widowed 5.2% 8.7% Divorced 18.9% 10.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.2%
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.5% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 34 17.5% High school 114 58.8% College / grad school 46 23.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Public administration
4.2%
Professional & management
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.7% Service 12.1% Sales & office 26.4% Natural resources & construction 3.9% Production & transportation 31.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.4% Government 19.2% Self-employed 10.4% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.9% Carpool 18.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 1.1% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 14.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.6%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.2% Retirement income 16.3% Supplemental Security 15.0% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.8% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 33.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 13.7% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.1% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 39.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.0% Depression 28.4% Fair or poor health 26.7% Poor mental health 20.9% Poor physical health 17.8% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 45.5% Cholesterol screening 86.5% Teeth loss 27.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 14.5% 65 and over 33.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 40.7% Public insurance 61.3% No insurance 11.3% Uninsured under 19 15.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 908 99.0% Spanish 17 1.9% Other Indo-European 17 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 869 94.8% Born in same state 869 94.8% Born in different state 637 69.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 48 5.2% Not a US citizen 34 70.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 84 9.2% French 68 7.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 5.3% Irish 8 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 85.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42533
What city is ZIP code 42533 in?
ZIP code 42533 is primarily assigned to Ferguson, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42533 in?
ZIP code 42533 falls within Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42533?
34% of residents in ZIP code 42533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42533?
12% 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 42533 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 42533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42533?
The median home value in ZIP code 42533 is $99,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 42533 in?
ZIP code 42533 observes the EST timezone.
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