ZIP Code 42701 Demographics

Hardin County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42701 compared to county averages.

Total Population

52,618

↓ 52.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,070

↑ +1.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$214,500

↑ +15.0% vs county

Median Age

39.5 yrs

↓ +6.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

↑ 5.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42701 compares to Hardin County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42701 $65k Hardin $64k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42701 $215k Hardin $187k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

61.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$882

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42701 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$214,500
Down Payment (20%)$42,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,363P&I: $1085 | Tax: $215 | Ins: $63
Rent (Local Median)
$882
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $481/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42701, sorted by distance.

40160 9.3 mi away hardin county 40162 12.2 mi away hardin county 42724 12.7 mi away hardin county 40175 15.9 mi away hardin county 40121 16.5 mi away hardin county 40155 18.1 mi away meade county 40117 20.7 mi away meade county 40142 24.0 mi away meade county

About Hardin County

Hardin County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 111,005. The county's median household income is $64,136 and median home value is $186,500. ZIP code 42701 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hardin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.