City

Hardinsburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Breckinridge County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,078Population
💰$62,423Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$133,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3%Black: 2.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black2.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,317 (35.7%)
Some College603 (16.4%)
Associates589 (16%)
Bachelors359 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree770 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College16.4%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,423 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$133,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units2,885
Vacant Units624

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Hardinsburg, KY

Hardinsburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Breckinridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,078 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Hardinsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,423 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hardinsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardinsburg is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardinsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40143 6,078 $62,423 $133,500 $721 5.6% 30.6% 75.5%