ZIP Code 42503 Demographics & Data

Insights on Somerset, KY (ZIP Code 42503)

Kentucky

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 42503

The 42503 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Somerset in Kentucky in Pulaski County in the United States. The current population estimate is 24,240. Median househould income is at $49,884, with an estimated 15% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 42503 has a median age of approximately 42.8 years, with 22.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 24.2% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $28,222.

Population in 42503

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42503 is 24,240.

Somerset, KY

The 42503 ZIP Code is associated with Somerset, KY in Pulaski County.

Area Codes associated with 42503

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42503 include 606.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42503

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 5:24 pm
Sunrise in 42503 7:23 am
Sunrise in 42503 5:24 pm

Weather forecast for 42503

Tonight's forecast for 42503: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then snow between 7pm and 3am, then rain and snow. Cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Current air quality in 42503

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 42503 Good

Internet in 42503

In ZIP Code 42503, about 88.3% of households have a computer, while 77.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42503

Females make up an estimated 50.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 42503, while males comprise about 49.4%.

Health Insurance in 42503

Approximately 7.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42503 (Somerset, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42503

The median household income in ZIP Code 42503 is $49,884, while the region's mean household income is $71,495. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,222. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42503 of $28,222 is approximately 0.16% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately54.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 42503 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.6% of 42503 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42503

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.8%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42503

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42503, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 42503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Asian (1.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42503

Industry Percent
White 96.6%
Black or African American 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42503

Residents of ZIP Code 42503 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 42503 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 42503 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 42503 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42503

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 8.2%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 4.9%
25 to 34 years 11.0%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 7.9%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.8%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 2.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42503

In ZIP Code 42503, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pulaski County region.

Language Spoken in 42503

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.4%
Spanish 2.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42503

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42503, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Pulaski County region.

Age of Housing in 42503

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 21.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42503

In ZIP Code 42503, 84.9% of the population graduated high school, while 24.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.8% in this Pulaski County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42503

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.8%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree 11.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42503 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42503

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42503 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42503 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42503

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42503

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42503 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes electricity rates in 42503 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42503

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42503 10.74¢/kWh 12.43¢/kWh 8.52¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.68¢/kWh 11.6¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42503

Month ZIP Code 42503 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.39 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.01 3 6.31
Mar 4.73 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.41 5.13 7.3
May 5.48 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.77 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.96 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.26 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.14 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes solar power levels in 42503 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 42503 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42503, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 42503 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pulaski County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 42503

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 17
Debt collection 8
Credit reporting or credit repair services 4
Checking or savings account 3
Credit card 3
Other 9
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 42503

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 16
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Improper use of your report 3
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 3
Closing an account 2
Other 17
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42503

In 42503, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 28.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 42503 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42503. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42503

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 5.2%
Manufacturing 14.2%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 3.6%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.