City

Nortonville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hopkins County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,006Population
💰$54,879Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$109,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 3.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black3.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.8%)
HS Graduate553 (31.2%)
Some College335 (18.9%)
Associates506 (28.5%)
Bachelors154 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree210 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 28.5%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College18.9%
Associates28.5%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,879 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$109,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units1,286
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Nortonville, KY

Nortonville is a city in Kentucky, located in Hopkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,006 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Nortonville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,879 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nortonville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nortonville is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nortonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42442 3,006 $54,879 $109,400 $821 6.6% 20.5% 79.1%