County

Larue County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥14,162Population
💰$65,446Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$165,977Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Black2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma192 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,161 (36.1%)
Some College1,869 (21.3%)
Associates1,047 (12%)
Bachelors1,110 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,378 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College21.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,446 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$165,977 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units6,126
Vacant Units657

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Larue County, KY

Larue County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,162 residents. With a median age of 42.09, it is a middle-aged county.

Larue County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,445 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Larue County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,977 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $782. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Larue County are primarily White (90.54%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Larue 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 Larue County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42716 Buffalo 1,640 $69,511 $193,700 $740 1.2% 28.9%
42748 Hodgenville 9,189 $70,008 $177,000 $783 1.4% 28.8%
42757 Magnolia 2,846 $48,372 $121,800 $807 6.2% 27.2%