City

Science Hill, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,962Population
💰$52,031Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$138,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma99 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,310 (36.9%)
Some College808 (22.8%)
Associates495 (13.9%)
Bachelors449 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree389 (11%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College22.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,031 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$138,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units2,426
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Science Hill, KY

Science Hill is a city in Kentucky, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,962 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Science Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,031 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Science Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Science Hill is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Science Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42553 5,962 $52,031 $138,400 $906 8.3% 23.6% 81.7%