ZIP Code 42553 - Science Hill Kentucky

ZIP Code 42553 is located in Science Hill Kentucky. 42553 is primarily within Pulaski County, with some portions in Casey County. Regionally, it is located in the Cumberland Plateau Region.

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ZIP Code 42553 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameScience Hill
Primary CountyPulaski County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,249
Area Code(s)606
Current Time
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42553 Demographics

42553 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42553 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42553 is White. The current unemployment level in 42553 is 4.9%.

Population6,249
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density93 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,892
Percentage High Income Households1.9%
Median Household Income (2021)$41,553
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$44,550
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)4.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 99.03%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.33%

42553 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,95199.03%
Black10.02%
Hispanic570.95%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42553 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White40695.31%
Black00%
Hispanic184.23%
Asian20.47%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42553 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1947.06%
Bachelor Degree1605.82%
High School Diploma1,07038.94%
No High School Diploma762.77%
GED or Alternate2047.42%
1 or More Years of College48417.61%
Associates Degree34612.59%
Masters Degree1967.13%
Professional Degree80.29%
Doctorate Degree100.36%

42553 Geography

Coordinates37.17115784,-84.69962311
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 42553
RegionsCumberland Plateau Region
Lexington Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaSomerset, KY
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area67 Square Miles

42553 Politics

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42553 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion71g - Eastern Highland Rim

42553 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25283543526065635644362944
Avg Max Temp (°F)44495868758386857969574867
Avg Precip (In.)4.243.664.694.235.384.764.53.843.83.214.214.6751.17

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