County

Hardin County, KY

15 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥123,479Population
💰$68,763Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$208,337Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 10.9%Asian: 1.9%Other: 5.1%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black10.9%
Asian1.9%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma769 (1%)
HS Graduate21,524 (27.9%)
Some College12,850 (16.7%)
Associates13,639 (17.7%)
Bachelors8,486 (11%)
Graduate Degree19,810 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,763 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$208,336 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units51,823
Vacant Units4,374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Hardin County, KY

Hardin County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 123,479 residents. With a median age of 37.66, it is a relatively young county.

Hardin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,762 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Hardin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,336 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $962. Homeownership rates are high at 61.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hardin County are primarily White (75.63%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hardin County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 15 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 Hardin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42724 Cecilia 5,528 $75,066 $193,400 $921 4.7% 29.3%
42732 Eastview 1,764 $60,897 $182,400 $1,075 15.6% 19.1%
42701 Elizabethtown 53,240 $68,715 $235,500 $902 5.7% 39.6%
40121 Fort Knox 8,715 $74,224 $1,234 3.6% 57.6%
42740 Glendale 1,938 $85,372 $182,700 $776 1.2% 43.2%
40160 Radcliff 23,205 $59,293 $161,500 $889 10.8% 27.7%
40162 Rineyville 5,821 $81,466 $243,500 $731 2.3% 37.6%
42776 Sonora 2,071 $55,570 $185,000 $1,003 2.7% 30.9%
42784 Upton 2,948 $72,340 $156,100 $868 1.7% 34.4%
40175 Vine Grove 16,283 $75,156 $205,500 $1,258 3.0% 37.5%
40177 West Point 1,627 $47,500 $120,700 $741 4.9% 21.3%
42788 White Mills 339 $53,668 $223,400 0.0% 17.6%