ZIP Code 42701
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Elizabethtown · Hardin County · Kentucky
- Population
- 48,194
- Median income
- $69,619
- Median home value
- $260,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 410.9 sq mi
117/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 42701 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky has a population of 48,194. The median household income is $69,619, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $260,300, 6% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 410.9 square miles in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. The area is home to 48,194 residents, producing a population density of 117 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42701 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42701 sits at $69,619 (17% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $41,340. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $260,300 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardin County, so you can benchmark 42701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
293 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
276 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
151 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
140 establishments
- Construction 110
Construction
110 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
48,194
Population
410.9
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42701?
38.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
4.6%
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?
$69,619
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$41,340
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
23,507
Total Housing Units
22,085
Occupied Units
1,422
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,300
Median Home Value
+64% vs state
$934
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42701 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 183 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 235 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 249 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,554 business establishments in ZIP 42701, employing approximately 27,800 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,333,583,000.
1,554
Businesses
27,800
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 293 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 276 | 17.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 151 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 110 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 3.1% |
| Information | 28 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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