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Somerset, KY
City in Pulaski County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42533.
Population
12,216
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
828
ZIP codes
1
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 7.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $34,704 a year, 46% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,000 (30% below Kentucky) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Somerset, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices2
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants106
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Somerset, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,704
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$144,000
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (922), Irish Americans (901), Cuban Americans (339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
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
PPP loans
$1.3M
21 loans, 188 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somerset, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
ZIP codes in Somerset
1 in or overlapping Somerset. Population shown
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FergusonCity | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| Science HillCity | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| BurnsideCity | 8.4 mi | 4.5 |
| EubankCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MonticelloCity | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| LibertyCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BrodheadCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| LivingstonCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| JamestownCity | 27 mi | 3.7 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| LondonCity | 28 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, KY in?
- Somerset is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Somerset, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somerset include 42533.
- What is the population of Somerset, KY?
- About 12,216 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Ferguson (2.3 mi), Science Hill (5 mi), Burnside (8.4 mi), Eubank (13 mi), Monticello (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023