Hodgenville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42748
Larue County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,706
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,691
- Median income Near-median income area
- $186,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hodgenville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42748 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 42748 (Hodgenville, KY) fell -9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.6 in 2023 to 254.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky, home to 8,706 residents across 341.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 42748 reports a modest median household income of $65,691 (10% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,528. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $186,500 (17% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $784.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Larue County, so 42748 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 42748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hodgenville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42748.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 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 42748, Hodgenville, 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
8,706
Population
341.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42748?
40.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$65,691
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$28,528
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42748 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hodgenville, 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)
$65,691 Top 31% higher than 69% of 646 Kentucky 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
3,750housing units
3,750
Total Housing Units
3,462
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,500
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1981
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
-9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42748 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 191 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 238 |
| 2023 | +18.3% | 282 |
| 2024 | -9.6% | 255 |
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 169 business establishments in ZIP 42748, employing approximately 1,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,317,000.
169
Businesses
1,775
Employees
$74.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 21 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
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 42748 vs 42716 →
ZIP 42748 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
- 42748 8,706
Hodgenville (42748)
8,706 residents
- 40051 4,799
New Haven (40051)
4,799 residents
- 42716 1,582
Buffalo (42716)
1,582 residents
- 42764 559
Mount Sherman (42764)
559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42748 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40051
New Haven (40051)
$80,337 median income
- 42764
Mount Sherman (42764)
$73,929 median income
- 42716
Buffalo (42716)
$72,125 median income
- 42701
Elizabethtown (42701)
$69,619 median income
- 42748
Hodgenville (42748)
$65,691 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42748 ranks #5 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 42748, 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 (8,706 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 42748 in?
ZIP code 42748 (Hodgenville) is located in Larue County, Kentucky. Larue County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/larue-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42748?
ZIP code 42748 in Hodgenville, KY has a population of 8,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42748?
The median household income in ZIP 42748 is $65,691, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42748?
The median home value in ZIP 42748 is $186,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42748 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42748?
ZIP code 42748 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42748 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42748 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 42748?
In ZIP code 42748, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 42748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42748 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42748?
In ZIP code 42748, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42748 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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