City

Burnside, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,800Population
💰$48,313Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$113,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 7.8%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.1%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.1%)
HS Graduate824 (44.9%)
Some College417 (22.7%)
Associates208 (11.3%)
Bachelors161 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree170 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College22.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,313 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$113,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units2,144
Vacant Units1,026

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Burnside, KY

Burnside is a city in Kentucky, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,800 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Burnside is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,313 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Burnside is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burnside is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burnside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42519 2,800 $48,313 $113,500 $839 9.8% 18.0% 82.5%