City

Hardy, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,070Population
💰$38,405Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$93,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty31.5% ▲ 215% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate423 (53.9%)
Some College99 (12.6%)
Associates95 (12.1%)
Bachelors100 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree68 (8.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
HS Grad53.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,405 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$93,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$581/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Hardy, KY

Hardy is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Hardy is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,405 is below the national average. Approximately 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hardy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $581 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardy is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41531 1,070 $38,405 $93,400 $581 2.8% 21.4% 78.2%