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42501 is the zip code for

Somerset, KY

Also in this location:
Ferguson, KY
Burnside, KY

Total population
17,592
Housing units
8,533
Land area
(sq. miles)
199.78
Density
(people per sq. mile)
88.06
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.86

Demographic data for zip code 42501

Gender:

Male
8,235
Female
9,357
Median age
Male
39.40
Female
43.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
7,313
Family households
4,649
Nonfamily households
2,664
Average household size
2.32
Average family size
2.90
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
8,533
Occupied housing units
7,313
Owner-occupied
4,661
Renter-occupied
2,652
Vacant housing units
1,220
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,179
5 to 9 years
1,096
10 to 14 years
992
15 to 19 years
1,088
20 to 24 years
959
25 to 34 years
2,058
35 to 44 years
2,289
45 to 54 years
2,564
55 to 59 years
1,200
60 to 64 years
1,062
65 to 74 years
1,543
75 to 84 years
1,089
85 years and over
473
Median age
41.20
Age

Race:

White
16,338
Hispanic or Latino
488
Black or African American
374
Asian
80
American Indian & Alaska Native
51
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
4
Other (One Race)
11
Two or More Races
246
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 42501

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
14,403
Civilian labor force
7,570
Employed
6,824
Unemployed
746
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
6,833
Percent Unemployed
9.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
6,690
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
5,466
Carpooled
640
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
97
Walked
256
Other means
67
Worked at home
164
Mean travel time
19.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,824
Management / business / science / arts
1,984
Service
1,128
Sales / office
1,979
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
714
Production / transportation / material moving
1,019
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,824
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
251
Construction
425
Manufacturing
821
Wholesale trade
214
Retail trade
1,217
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
334
Information
82
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
174
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
269
Educational services / health care / social assistance
2,021
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
446
Public administration
319
Other services
251
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
6,824
Private wage & salary workers
5,243
Government workers
1,090
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
469
Unpaid family workers
22
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
7,454
Less than $10,000
1,246
$10,000 to $14,999
1,048
$15,000 to $24,999
1,190
$25,000 to $34,999
905
$35,000 to $49,999
1,017
$50,000 to $74,999
1,084
$75,000 to $99,999
540
$100,000 to $149,999
245
$150,000 to $199,999
28
$200,000 or more
151
Median household income
$27,490
Mean household income
$41,412
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
26.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 42501

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
210 May St
(606) 678-870754531113.0
Kentucky Tech - Somerset Campus
230 Airport Road
(Vocational School)
(606) 677-4049000.0
Meece Middle School
210 Barnett St
(606) 678-582144117813.0
Memorial Education Center
222 Langdon St
(606) 678-4100000.0
Pulaski Central Alternative School
500 Chandler St
(Other/Alternative School)
(606) 677-998616011210.7
Pulaski County Day Treatment Ctr Alt Sch
67 Parkers Mill Rd
(Other/Alternative School)
(606) 679-130372690.0
Somerset High School
301 College St
(606) 678-472149612615.0
Somerset Technical College
230 Airport Road
(Vocational School)
(606) 677-4049000.0
Southern Elementary School
198 Enterprise Dr
(606) 678-522964338416.9
Southern Middle School
200 Enterprise Dr
(606) 679-685587844419.5

Public libraries around Somerset, KY

NameAddress
Pulaski County Public Library
304 South Main Street
Somerset, KY 42501

Universities and Colleges around 42501

NameAddressPhone
Somerset Community College808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-8501
The Center for Rural Development - Cooperative Extension Service2292 South Highway 27 Suite 300
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-6180
Southern Agriculture Development Associates2292 South Highway 27 Suite 330
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-6180
University of Kentucky Cooperative Ext Service2292 South Highway 27 Suite 200
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-6180

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 42501

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Lake Cumberland Regional Hosp
305 Langdon Street
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-7441227

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 42501

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
DAYS INN SOMERSET125 NORTH HIGHWAY 27
Somerset, KY 42501
546775
Hampton Inn Somerset4141 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
738499
Quality Inn & Suites Somerset240 N Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
-6979
Super 8 Motel Somerset601 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
634965
BEST WESTERN MID TOWN INN STES103 JEFFERSON DRIVE
SOMERSET, KY 42501
6181120
Knights Inn Somerset1532 S Hwy 27 Pulaski
Somerset, KY 42501
14354
COUNTRY INN SUITES SOMERSET515 N HWY 27
Somerset, KY 42501
528999
SOMERSET RED ROOF INN1201 S HWY 27
Somerset, KY 42501
785870

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 42501

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Long John Silver's3218 S. Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood606-677-9813
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q3580 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Barbecue606-678-0198
A&W Restaurant3218 S. HWY 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs606-677-9813
Arby's4470 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Sandwiches606-679-5779
Bob Evans Restaurants3061 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American606-677-0911
Burger King4412 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food, Hamburgers606-679-2266
Captain D's Seafood871 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Seafood606-679-6754
Hardee's3696 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches606-679-0133
Hardee's409 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches606-679-4998
Holsombacks Lunchroom101 S Maple St
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food606-679-6617
KFC933 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food606-679-3896
Little Caesars Pizza221 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Pizza606-679-2009
McDonald's131 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches606-678-5466
McDonald's4000 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches606-679-6687
Mr Gattis Pizza739 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Pizza606-679-9275
Papa John's Pizza849 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Pizza606-679-3898
Peking Chinese Restaurant1004 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Chinese606-679-2781
Pizza Hut2975 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Italian, Pizza606-678-0042
Pizza Hut914 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Italian, Pizza606-679-4822
Ponderosa2039 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Steak House606-677-9775
Schlotzsky's2911 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Eclectic, Sandwiches606-451-3354
Sonic Drive-In1361 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs606-679-5952
Subway Sandwiches & Salads4446 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches606-678-0611
Taco Bell229 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
Fast Food, Mexican606-679-5353
Wendy's157 S Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads606-679-4918

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