ZIP Code 42740 Demographics

Hardin County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42740 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,157

↓ 98.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,458

↑ +27.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$169,200

↓ 9.3% vs county

Median Age

45.7 yrs

↓ +22.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.2%

↑ 97.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42740 compares to Hardin County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42740 $81k Hardin $64k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42740 $169k Hardin $187k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$749

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42740 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$169,200
Down Payment (20%)$33,840
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,074P&I: $856 | Tax: $169 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$749
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $325/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42740, sorted by distance.

42776 5.6 mi away hardin county 42788 6.8 mi away hardin county 42732 9.5 mi away hardin county 42784 9.8 mi away hardin county 42713 14.8 mi away hart county 40115 18.5 mi away breckinridge county 42765 19.2 mi away hart county 40145 20.6 mi away breckinridge 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 42740 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.