City

Hanson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hopkins County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,667Population
💰$87,778Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$149,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.5%
Asian1.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate600 (34.3%)
Some College256 (14.6%)
Associates224 (12.8%)
Bachelors265 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree405 (23.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,778 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$149,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units1,190
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Hanson, KY

Hanson is a city in Kentucky, located in Hopkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,667 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Hanson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,778 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hanson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanson is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.65%).

Hanson, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Hanson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42413 2,667 $87,778 $149,900 $818 5.8% 38.3% 88.3%