ZIP Code 42701: Population, Income, Housing

State: KY
Total population: 53,987 Household income: $69,619 Rent: $934

Overview

Total population
53,987
Rent
$934
Year built
1989
Household income
$69,619
Per capita income
$41,340
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
37.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Kentucky
County
Hardin County
City
Elizabethtown
Total population
53,987
Adults over 25
36,662
Total households
22,085
Household size
2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$69,619
Per capita income
$41,340
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
37.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$934
Year built
1989
Households that rent
38.4%
Households that own
61.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
80.4%
Black
9.4%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
6.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
95.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
22,135 (90.3%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
2,366 (9.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
29.5%
High school graduate or GED
30%
Some college or associate degree
12.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 42701 with: Hardin County, KY Kentucky United States

ZIP 42701

Total population53,987
Rent$934
Year built1989
Household income$69,619
Per capita income$41,340
Poverty rate13.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Hardin County, KY

Total population111,942
Rent$971
Year built1988
Household income$67,647
Per capita income$37,638
Poverty rate13.1%
Unemployment rate5.5%

Kentucky State

Total population4,534,824
Rent$967
Year built1982
Household income$63,726
Per capita income$35,821
Poverty rate16.1%
Unemployment rate5.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP42701 CountyHardin, KYStateKentuckyCountryUnited States
Total population53,987111,9424,534,824334,922,499
Rent$934$971$967$1,413
Year built1989198819821980
Household income$69,619$67,647$63,726$80,734
Per capita income$41,340$37,638$35,821$44,673
Poverty rate13.5%13.1%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.5%5.1%4%

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Summary for 42701

Rent & Income

In 42701, the typical monthly rent is $934 and the typical household income is $69,619. Rent here is similar to Kentucky, and household income is higher than Kentucky. The estimated poverty rate is 13.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 38.4% of households. Around 37.6% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 42701 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 42701 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 42701 compares in Kentucky (37 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $934 8 / 37 from lower rent $747 – $1,688
Household income $69,619 20 / 37 from higher income $47,204 – $122,948
Poverty rate 13.5% 20 / 37 from lower poverty 5.1% – 25.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Kentucky with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 42701

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 8th out of 37 ZIP Codes in Kentucky. Across Kentucky, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 40701 up to $1,688 in ZIP 40245.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 42701 stands 20th out of 37 ZIP Codes. Throughout Kentucky, numbers span from $47,204 in ZIP 40701 up to $122,948 in ZIP 40245.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 20th out of 37 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5.1% in ZIP 40241 up to 25.2% in ZIP 42101.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 42701 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $934 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 42701

Annual Household Income: $69,619

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 42701

Estimated Rate: 13.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, households that rent: 8,475 (38.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,475 38.4%
Owner-Occupied 13,610 61.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,187 (37.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,187 37.6%
Other renter households 5,288 62.4%
Total renter households 8,475 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 42701

Less than High School: 10,818 people (29.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,003 people (30%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,566 people (12.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,275 people (28%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 36,662

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.