City

Hardin, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,838Population
💰$41,507Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty27.9% ▲ 179% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.7%)
HS Graduate423 (36.6%)
Some College242 (20.9%)
Associates112 (9.7%)
Bachelors97 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree262 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College20.9%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,507 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,089
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Hardin, KY

Hardin is a city in Kentucky, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,838 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Hardin is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,507 is below the national average. Approximately 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hardin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardin is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42048 1,838 $41,507 $118,800 $760 1.5% 31.1% 73.9%