42701 ZIP Code
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42701 |
| City/Town: | Elizabethtown |
| County: | Hardin |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,618 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,070 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,500 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,188 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,500 |
| Land Area: | 162.1 sq miles
419.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7032, -85.8395 |
Population Information (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,618 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,492 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,126 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,767 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,178 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,266 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,935 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,076 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,747 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,900 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,122 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,291 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,720 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,880 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,491 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,245 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $882 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,188 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,531 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,657 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,288 | 61.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,243 | 38.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,396 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 738 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,598 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,454 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,330 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,977 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,999 | 16.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,300 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,070 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,887 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,824 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,500 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,023 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,981 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,576 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,768 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,481 | 77.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,372 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,040 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 88 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 43,106 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,746 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 122 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,169 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 155 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 694 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,626 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,326 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,336 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,178 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 527 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 173 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 458 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 990 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,062 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,316 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,119 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,572 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,310 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,688 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,505 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,622 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,347 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,057 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,269 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 68 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 298 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 604 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,841 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 156 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,326 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,083 | 17.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 394 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,897 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,190 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 431 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,267 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,518 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,614 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,937 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,140 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,028 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,191 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 37,088 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,082 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,978 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,004 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,307 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,927 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,174 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 347 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,791 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,596 | 67.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 925 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 869 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,654 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,630 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 879 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 631 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 991 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 89 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,814 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,538 | 19.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,504 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,645 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,867 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,736 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,357 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 741 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 897 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 659 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,903 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,632 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,896 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,854 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,244 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,606 | 26.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 790 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,785 | 68.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 116 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 98 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,813 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,095 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,170 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,453 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 598 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 818 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,340 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,371 | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,972 | 22.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,138 | 23.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 719 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 332 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,440 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $882 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,531 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,190 | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,683 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,555 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,252 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,525 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,409 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,227 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,901 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,030 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 619 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,276 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,590 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,388 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 757 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 819 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,829 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,815 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,168 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,911 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,473 | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,169 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,449 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 542 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,558 | 53.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,349 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,453 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,698 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,853 | 50.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,618 | 47.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,410 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 227 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,598 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,636 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,020 | 123.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,020 | 123.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,020 | 123.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 484 | 29.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 105 | 6.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 34 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 467 | 28.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,851 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 46,821 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,030 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,237 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,060 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 647 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,531 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,809 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Elizabethtown, KY42701