Elizabethtown, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42701
Hardin County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,194
- 117/sq mi High-density area
- $69,619
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabethtown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 117
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.4 in 2023 to 249.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, with 48,194 residents across 410.9 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 42701 reports a modest median household income of $69,619 (17% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,340. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,300 (64% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 61.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $934.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 42701 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 42701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethtown, KY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$41,340
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42701 ranks nationally
Elizabethtown, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,619 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
23,507housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42701 vs 40160 →
ZIP 42701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42701
Elizabethtown (42701)
48,194 residents
- 40160
Radcliff (40160)
23,574 residents
- 42748 8,706
Hodgenville (42748)
8,706 residents
- 42740 1,973
Glendale (42740)
1,973 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42740
Glendale (42740)
$88,066 median income
- 42701
Elizabethtown (42701)
$69,619 median income
- 42748
Hodgenville (42748)
$65,691 median income
- 40160
Radcliff (40160)
$58,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42701 ranks #2 of 4 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 42701, 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 (48,194 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 42701 in?
ZIP code 42701 (Elizabethtown) is located in Hardin County, Kentucky. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42701?
ZIP code 42701 in Elizabethtown, KY has a population of 48,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42701?
The median household income in ZIP 42701 is $69,619, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42701?
The median home value in ZIP 42701 is $260,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42701 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42701?
ZIP code 42701 has 1,554 business establishments employing approximately 27,800 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42701 are: Health care and social assistance (293), Retail trade (276), Accommodation and food services (151). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42701 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42701?
In ZIP code 42701, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42701 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42701?
In ZIP code 42701, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42701 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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