County

Hancock County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥10,221Population
💰$69,880Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$146,127Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma155 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,546 (40.4%)
Some College753 (12%)
Associates887 (14.1%)
Bachelors874 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree1,086 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,880 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$146,127 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units4,317
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Hancock County, KY

Hancock County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,221 residents. With a median age of 39.79, it is a middle-aged county.

Hancock County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,880 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Hancock County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,127 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $729. Homeownership rates are high at 79.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hancock County are primarily White (95.08%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Hancock County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Hancock County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42348 Hawesville 4,709 $60,579 $124,300 $684 3.9% 27.9%
42351 Lewisport 4,580 $76,563 $171,200 $777 4.8% 33.4%
42368 Reynolds Station 932 $84,038 $133,200 — 2.8% 37.9%

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