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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky?

$764/month 5.1%vs 2023 ($727)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky (ZIP 42544) is $764/month (±$46), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $170,400 (±$49,702), and the median household income is $60,895/year. The unemployment rate in Pulaski County, Kentucky was 4.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 42544

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$764
Median Home Value$170,400
Median Household Income$60,895
Total Housing Units2,313
Renter-Occupied Units276
Renter-Occupied Share12%
Households Paying 50%+ Income56 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.4%

How does ZIP 42544 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Higher rent than 41% of ZIP codes in Kentucky · 276th of 468

Cheapest: ZCTA5 41651($255)
Priciest: ZCTA5 40026($2,069)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 40026$2,069
2ZCTA5 40059$2,006
3ZCTA5 40245$1,688
… 272 more …
276ZCTA5 42544(you are here)$764
… 189 more …
466ZCTA5 41651$255
467ZCTA5 41553$254
468ZCTA5 40771$99

Geography

ZIP 42544 is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

It covers part of Burnside city, Kentucky.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky (ZIP 42544) is $764/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky?

The median home value in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky (ZIP 42544) is $170,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 42544 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky, 56 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky?

The median household income in ZCTA5 42544, Kentucky is $60,895/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $764 has a margin of error of ±$46. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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