City

Hodgenville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Larue County  ·  Kentucky

👥9,189Population
💰$70,008Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$177,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,909 (34.4%)
Some College1,258 (22.7%)
Associates698 (12.6%)
Bachelors654 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree942 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College22.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,008 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$177,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units3,704
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Hodgenville, KY

Hodgenville is a city in Kentucky, located in Larue County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,189 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Hodgenville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,008 is near the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hodgenville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hodgenville is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hodgenville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42748 9,189 $70,008 $177,000 $783 1.4% 28.8% 75.3%