Hardin, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42048
Marshall County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,147
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,714
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hardin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42048 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42048 covers 67.9 square miles in Hardin, Marshall County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,147 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42048 reports a modest median household income of $55,714 (7% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,203. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $138,800 (13% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $803; 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Marshall County, so 42048 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 42048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hardin, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42048.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42048, Hardin, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,147
Population
67.9
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42048?
39.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,714
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$25,203
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42048 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hardin, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,714 47th percentile higher than 47% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,144housing units
1,144
Total Housing Units
802
Occupied Units
342
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$803
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 42048, employing approximately 331 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,158,000.
36
Businesses
331
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42048 vs 42036 →
ZIP 42048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42071
Murray (42071)
29,655 residents
- 42025
Benton (42025)
19,305 residents
- 42020 2,330
Almo (42020)
2,330 residents
- 42048 2,147
Hardin (42048)
2,147 residents
- 42036 1,167
Dexter (42036)
1,167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42048 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42036
Dexter (42036)
$97,904 median income
- 42025
Benton (42025)
$70,067 median income
- 42020
Almo (42020)
$64,838 median income
- 42048
Hardin (42048)
$55,714 median income
- 42071
Murray (42071)
$50,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42048 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42048, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,147 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42048 in?
ZIP code 42048 (Hardin) is located in Marshall County, Kentucky. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42048?
ZIP code 42048 in Hardin, KY has a population of 2,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42048?
The median household income in ZIP 42048 is $55,714, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42048?
The median home value in ZIP 42048 is $138,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42048 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42048?
ZIP code 42048 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42048 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42048?
In ZIP code 42048, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42048?
In ZIP code 42048, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42048 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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