County

Hart County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥18,241Population
💰$49,097Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$127,996Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 3%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black6.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,247 (42.2%)
Some College2,029 (20.1%)
Associates1,430 (14.2%)
Bachelors826 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,416 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College20.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,097 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$127,995 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units8,371
Vacant Units1,555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Hart County, KY

Hart County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,241 residents. With a median age of 39.02, it is a middle-aged county.

Hart County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,097 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Hart County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $127,995 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $725. Homeownership rates are high at 73.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hart County are primarily White (88.91%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Hart County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 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 Hart County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42713 Bonnieville 1,885 $39,615 $106,100 $817 10.8% 14.1%
42729 Cub Run 1,635 $51,925 $155,700 0.0% 24.9%
42746 Hardyville 2,473 $55,048 $107,700 $675 3.6% 13.8%
42749 Horse Cave 4,835 $46,202 $121,400 $801 5.3% 25.1%
42765 Munfordville 7,030 $50,880 $139,100 $667 2.7% 25.0%