The 42518 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Bronston in Kentucky in Pulaski County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,644. Median househould income in this region is $35,972, while about 25% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 42518 has a median age of approximately 41.9 years, with 24.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 16.6% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,473.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42518 is $35,972, while the region's mean household income is $72,638. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,473. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42518 of $31,473 is approximately 11.69% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 25.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately167.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 42518 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 1.5% of 42518 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42518, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 42518 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42518 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42518 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 42518 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 42518 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 42518 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 42518, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42518, an estimated 40.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pulaski County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 40.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 42518, 84.3% of the population graduated high school, while 16.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.7% in this Pulaski County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42518 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42518 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42518 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42518 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 42518 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.55 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.04 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.04 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.46 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42518, 50.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42518 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 22.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42518 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.6% |
| Retail trade | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.8% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |