City

Bronston, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,946Population
💰$52,472Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$132,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 2%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.7%)
HS Graduate498 (26.2%)
Some College550 (28.9%)
Associates189 (9.9%)
Bachelors274 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree361 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 28.9%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College28.9%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,472 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$132,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units2,152
Vacant Units1,033

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Bronston, KY

Bronston is a city in Kentucky, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Bronston is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,472 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bronston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bronston is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

Bronston, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Bronston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42518 2,946 $52,472 $132,300 $838 3.9% 33.4% 80.0%