City

Elizabethtown, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hardin County  ·  Kentucky

👥53,240Population
💰$68,715Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$235,500Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 9.1%Asian: 2%Other: 4.4%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Black9.1%
Asian2.0%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma209 (0.6%)
HS Graduate9,027 (26%)
Some College5,761 (16.6%)
Associates6,004 (17.3%)
Bachelors3,637 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree10,101 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College16.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,715 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$235,500 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units23,565
Vacant Units1,574

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown is a city in Kentucky, located in Hardin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,240 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Elizabethtown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,715 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethtown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethtown is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.87%).

Elizabethtown, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elizabethtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42701 53,240 $68,715 $235,500 $902 5.7% 39.6% 62.2%