City

Hopkinsville, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Christian County  ·  Kentucky

👥41,510Population
💰$49,872Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$147,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 23.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 6.5%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black23.2%
Asian0.9%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma159 (0.7%)
HS Graduate7,098 (30.9%)
Some College3,847 (16.7%)
Associates3,706 (16.1%)
Bachelors2,732 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree5,440 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.6%Renter: 44.4%Tenure
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,872 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$147,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units18,663
Vacant Units2,303

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville is a city in Kentucky, located in Christian County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 41,510 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Hopkinsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,872 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hopkinsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month.

The population of Hopkinsville is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.88%).

Hopkinsville, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hopkinsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42240 41,510 $49,872 $147,400 $866 7.7% 35.6% 55.6%