The 42553 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Science Hill in Kentucky in Pulaski County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,637. Median househould income is at $40,037, with an estimated 17% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 42553 has a median age of approximately 41.3 years, with 18.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 10.9% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $21,003.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42553 is $40,037, while the region's mean household income is $52,159. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,003. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42553 of $21,003 is approximately 25.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 17.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately80% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 42553 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.9% of 42553 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42553, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 42553 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42553 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Black or African American (0.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42553 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 42553 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 42553 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 42553 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 42553, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42553, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pulaski County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
In ZIP Code 42553, 81.6% of the population graduated high school, while 10.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.9% in this Pulaski County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42553 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42553 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42553 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42553 | 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 42553 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.62 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.06 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42553, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 42553 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pulaski County region was problem when making payments.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem when making payments | 1 |
In 42553, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.2 minutes. Approximately 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42553 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 42553 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.0% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |