City

Earlington, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hopkins County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,113Population
💰$34,904Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$64,400Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.6% Female 60.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.4%Hispanic: 1%Black: 24%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White72.4%
Hispanic1.0%
Black24.0%
Asian1.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty39.4% ▲ 294% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.1%)
HS Graduate278 (43.2%)
Some College141 (21.9%)
Associates109 (16.9%)
Bachelors44 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree65 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College21.9%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,904 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$64,400 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units622
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Earlington, KY

Earlington is a city in Kentucky, located in Hopkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,113 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Earlington is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,904 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Earlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Earlington is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.42%).

Earlington, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Earlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42410 1,113 $34,904 $64,400 $780 8.0% 16.9% 67.0%