City

Ferguson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Kentucky

👥897Population
💰$35,893Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 7.8%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic9.0%
Asian1.2%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (4.1%)
HS Graduate236 (45.8%)
Some College83 (16.1%)
Associates52 (10.1%)
Bachelors55 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree68 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,893 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units405
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Ferguson, KY

Ferguson is a city in Kentucky, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 897 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Ferguson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,893 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ferguson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferguson is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferguson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42533 897 $35,893 $115,000 $758 9.4% 23.9% 62.3%