City

Harrodsburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Kentucky

👥20,805Population
💰$61,804Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$187,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma117 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,284 (31.9%)
Some College2,131 (15.9%)
Associates2,080 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,583 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree3,216 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,804 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$187,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units9,559
Vacant Units1,142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Harrodsburg, KY

Harrodsburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,805 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Harrodsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,804 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harrodsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrodsburg is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harrodsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40330 20,805 $61,804 $187,000 $780 3.3% 35.8% 76.8%