City

Hawesville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,709Population
💰$60,579Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma134 (4.4%)
HS Graduate1,226 (39.8%)
Some College424 (13.8%)
Associates437 (14.2%)
Bachelors328 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree531 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,579 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units2,174
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Hawesville, KY

Hawesville is a city in Kentucky, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,709 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Hawesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,579 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hawesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hawesville is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hawesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42348 4,709 $60,579 $124,300 $684 3.9% 27.9% 79.2%