City

Upton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,948Population
💰$72,340Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$156,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty23.7% ▲ 137% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (5.7%)
HS Graduate577 (33%)
Some College324 (18.5%)
Associates149 (8.5%)
Bachelors200 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree402 (23%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College18.5%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,340 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units1,344
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Upton, KY

Upton is a city in Kentucky, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,948 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Upton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,340 is near the national average. Approximately 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Upton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Upton is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Upton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42784 2,948 $72,340 $156,100 $868 1.7% 34.4% 70.6%