City

Sonora, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,071Population
💰$55,570Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White95.6%
Black0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate579 (49.8%)
Some College127 (10.9%)
Associates95 (8.2%)
Bachelors171 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree188 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,570 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units795
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Sonora, KY

Sonora is a city in Kentucky, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,071 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Sonora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,570 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sonora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sonora is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sonora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42776 2,071 $55,570 $185,000 $1,003 2.7% 30.9% 75.5%