ZIP Code 42788 Demographics

Hardin County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42788 compared to county averages.

Total Population

227

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,972

↓ 20.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$216,000

↑ +15.8% vs county

Median Age

47.3 yrs

↓ +27.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42788 compares to Hardin County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42788 $51k Hardin $64k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42788 $216k 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

87.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42788 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$216,000
Down Payment (20%)$43,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,371P&I: $1092 | Tax: $216 | Ins: $63
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $129/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42788, sorted by distance.

42776 6.6 mi away hardin county 42740 6.8 mi away hardin county 42732 6.9 mi away hardin county 42784 8.2 mi away hardin county 42713 13.1 mi away hart county 42765 16.1 mi away hart county 42729 16.3 mi away hart county 40145 17.1 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 42788 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.