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Ferguson, KY
City in Pulaski County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42533.
Population
849
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
432
ZIP codes
1
Ferguson and its ZIP codes
Ferguson at a glance
- Ferguson is about 3.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,500 a year, 36% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,100 (26% below Kentucky) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Ferguson, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferguson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,500
Poverty rate
34.1%
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (83), German Americans (63), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Ferguson.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,324
26,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$481M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
Ferguson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled24.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferguson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
820
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Ferguson
1 in or overlapping Ferguson. Population shown
Cities near Ferguson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomersetCity | 2.3 mi | 14.8 |
| BurnsideCity | 6.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Science HillCity | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| EubankCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MonticelloCity | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| LibertyCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| BrodheadCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| JamestownCity | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 27 mi | 4.7 |
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4 |
| LivingstonCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| LondonCity | 28 mi | 12.7 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 28 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferguson, KY in?
- Ferguson is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferguson, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferguson include 42533.
- What is the population of Ferguson, KY?
- About 849 people live in Ferguson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferguson?
- Nearby places include Somerset (2.3 mi), Burnside (6.2 mi), Science Hill (7.3 mi), Eubank (15 mi), Monticello (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023