42501

42501 is a United States ZIP code in the state of Kentucky. It is assigned to the city of Somerset in Pulaski County, located in south-central Kentucky.

The 42501 ZIP code covers the central portion of Somerset, including much of the downtown area and surrounding residential neighborhoods. It is part of the 425xx ZIP code series used for Somerset and nearby areas and is serviced by the United States Postal Service through the local Somerset post office.

In terms of regional designation, 42501 is included in the Somerset micropolitan statistical area within Pulaski County. This area forms part of the broader economic and geographic region centered on Somerset.

Time and geography: 42501 lies in the Eastern Time Zone and observes daylight saving time. The ZIP code is used for mail delivery, address sorting, and related postal functions within the Somerset community and surrounding area.

Notable aspects: As a ZIP code serving a small city, 42501 supports local mail service for residents, businesses, and institutions in central Somerset. Like other ZIP codes, it can be used in demographic analysis, planning, and regional services planning at the county level.