ZIP code 42501
Where is ZIP code 42501?
Somerset, Kentucky
Pulaski County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42501 belongs to Somerset, Kentucky in Pulaski County. 42501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 606. About 18,214 people live in the 42501 area, where the median household income is $48,965. The closest ZIP codes are 42502 (Somerset, 3.4 mi west), 42564 (West Somerset, 3.4 mi west) and 42533 (Ferguson, 3.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 42501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Somerset |
| Also accepted | Acorn, Alcalde, Elihu, Poplarville, Public, Ruth, Stab, Walnut Grove |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 606 |
| Coordinates | 37.1029, -84.5443 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 425 |
Population and income in 42501
| Population | 18,214 · higher than 89% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 91 · higher than 67% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.5 years · lower than 59% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $48,965 · lower than 67% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,563 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $142,200 · lower than 51% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $748 a month |
| Housing units | 8,281 |
| Households | 7,079 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 199.66 sq mi (plus 3.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42502 | Somerset, KY | 3.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42564 | West Somerset, KY | 3.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42533 | Ferguson, KY | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 42503 | Somerset, KY | 3.9 mi N | Standard |
| 42553 | Science Hill, KY | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 42544 | Nancy, KY | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 42558 | Tateville, KY | 10.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 42519 | Burnside, KY | 11.3 mi S | Standard |
| 42518 | Bronston, KY | 11.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 42567 | Eubank, KY | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 42516 | Bethelridge, KY | 14.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 40489 | Waynesburg, KY | 18.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42501
123 MAIN ST
SOMERSET KY 42501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ACORN, ALCALDE, ELIHU, POPLARVILLE, PUBLIC, RUTH, STAB and WALNUT GROVE as the city name for 42501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Somerset, KY
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42501?
- 42501 is a Somerset, Kentucky ZIP code. Acorn, Alcalde, Elihu, Poplarville, Public, Ruth, Stab and Walnut Grove are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42501 in?
- ZIP code 42501 is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42501 in?
- 42501 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 42501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42501 use area code 606.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42501?
- About 18,214 people live in ZIP code 42501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42501?
- The median household income in 42501 is $48,965 a year, lower than 67% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42501 are 42502 (Somerset, 3.4 miles), 42564 (West Somerset, 3.4 miles), 42533 (Ferguson, 3.6 miles) and 42503 (Somerset, 3.9 miles).