KY landscape

42553

Science Hill, KY

Total Population
6,249
Median Household Income
$44,078
Median Home Value
$130,600
Median Rent
$805

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$44,078
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$130,600
100.1% above state median
Rent
$805
100% above state median
Median Age
34.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Do more with Science Hill, KY 42553

Save this ZIP

Keep 42553 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 42553.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Science Hill, KY 42553

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Science Hill, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$44,078
-41.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.75 people

Total Households
2,271
Family Households
46.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
38.4%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
25.7%
#3 Industry
Arts,
9.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,544

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
26 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,561
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
2,672 employed
Labor Force
2,864
180 unemployed
Median Age
34.3 years
Per Capita Income
$22,946
Poverty Rate
19.4%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas