| ZIP Code | 42701 |
|---|---|
| City | Elizabethtown |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 695 ft |
| Latitude | 37.703239 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.839548 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 209 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,027 (26%) |
| Some College | 5,761 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 6,004 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,637 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,101 (29.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,715 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,500 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $902/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,565 |
| Vacant Units | 1,574 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,565 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,574 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 42701 is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, within Hardin County. With a population of 53,240, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 42701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,715 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 42701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $902 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 42701 is primarily White (78.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 42701 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 42701 in Elizabethtown, KY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 53,240 residents, a median household income of $68,715, and a median home value of $235,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.