Pulaski County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 11 ZIP codes · 9 cities
11
ZIP codes
65,423
population (2021)
+3.7%
pop change since 2010
21199
FIPS code
Pulaski County ZIP code map
About Pulaski County
Pulaski County is located in Kentucky and contains 11 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,423 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.7% from 63,063 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pulaski County is 21199.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,423 |
| 2010 population | 63,063 |
| Change | +3.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21199 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pulaski County
ZIP codes for Pulaski County, KY (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42501 | Somerset | Pulaski | View map |
| 42502 | Somerset | Pulaski | View map |
| 42503 | Somerset | Pulaski | View map |
| 42518 | Bronston | Pulaski | View map |
| 42519 | Burnside | Pulaski | View map |
| 42533 | Ferguson | Pulaski | View map |
| 42544 | Nancy | Pulaski | View map |
| 42553 | Science Hill | Pulaski | View map |
| 42558 | Tateville | Pulaski | View map |
| 42564 | West Somerset | Pulaski | View map |
| 42567 | Eubank | Pulaski | View map |
Demographics & statistics
66,531
Population
41.9
Median age
$49,909
Median household income
$29,098
Per capita income
$122,788
Median home value
$789
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
24.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
25,985
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,950
Under 5
1,885
1,854
5–9
1,792
2,319
10–14
2,243
1,996
15–19
1,929
1,778
20–24
1,719
4,007
25–34
3,874
4,134
35–44
3,997
4,486
45–54
4,338
2,367
55–59
2,288
2,503
60–64
2,421
3,901
65–74
3,772
1,676
75–84
1,621
855
85+
826
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,645 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 51,886 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 12,651 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,554 | 94.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,474 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 669 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 594 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 549 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 227 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.7%
$10k–$15k
9.9%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $49,909 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.1%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
15.3%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,788 |
| Median rent / month | $789 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 25.1% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 22.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.9% |
| Electricity | 80.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,797 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,559 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,093 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,855 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,155 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,110 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 22.3% |
| Married | 47.1% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
38.2%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 592 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 523 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,380 | 42.7% |
| High school | 3,341 | 28.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,761 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Retail trade
14.4%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
6.7%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.1% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.9% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
24.8%
Under 18 years
38.1%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
11.7%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 37.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.5% |
| Poor mental health | 19.0% |
| Poor physical health | 16.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 24.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,191 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.9% |
| 65 and over | 44.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.0% |
| Public insurance | 57.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,696 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 811 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 457 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 157 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65,113 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 64,898 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 48,933 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 215 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,418 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 563 | 57.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,743 | 14.6% |
| French | 8,902 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 7,407 | 11.1% |
| English | 728 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 197 | 0.3% |
| German | 88 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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