ZIP Code 42701 Demographics & Data

Insights on Elizabethtown, KY (ZIP Code 42701)

Kentucky

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 42701

The 42701 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Elizabethtown in Kentucky in Hardin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 50,647. Approximately 26.0% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $30,678. The median household income is $57,680, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 42701

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42701 is 50,647.

Elizabethtown, KY

The 42701 ZIP Code is associated with Elizabethtown, KY in Hardin County.

Area Codes associated with 42701

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42701 include 270.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42701

Sunrise: 7:30 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
Sunrise in 42701 7:30 am
Sunrise in 42701 5:28 pm

Weather forecast for 42701

Tonight's forecast for 42701: Widespread fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 42701

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 42701 Good

Internet in 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, about 89.1% of households have a computer, while 78.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, the gender split is approximately 51.6% female and an estimated 48.4% male.

Health Insurance in 42701

Approximately 5.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42701

The median household income in ZIP Code 42701 is $57,680, while the region's mean household income is $74,224. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,678. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42701 of $30,678 is approximately 8.87% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 42701 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.6% of 42701 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42701

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.7%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42701

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42701, 95.4% is one race, while 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.6% of 42701 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42701 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.4%), followed by Black or African American (12.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42701

Industry Percent
White 86.4%
Black or African American 12.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42701

Residents of ZIP Code 42701 are older than average. The median age of 38.7 years in ZIP Code 42701 is approximately 1.57% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 42701 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 42701 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42701

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 6.2%
25 to 34 years 12.5%
35 to 44 years 13.6%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 8.3%
75 to 84 years 4.4%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, 94.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hardin County region.

Language Spoken in 42701

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.7%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42701

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42701, an estimated 20.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Hardin County region.

Age of Housing in 42701

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 8.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42701

In ZIP Code 42701, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 26.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.4% in this Hardin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42701

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.4%
Some college, no degree 24.9%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree 12.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42701 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42701

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42701 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42701 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42701 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42701

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42701

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42701 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42701 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes electricity rates in 42701 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42701

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42701 8.24¢/kWh 8.09¢/kWh 5.43¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.68¢/kWh 11.6¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42701

Month ZIP Code 42701 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.21 3 6.31
Mar 4.74 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.29 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.84 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.23 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.25 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes solar power levels in 42701 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 42701 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42701, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 42701 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hardin County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 42701

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 117
Debt collection 76
Credit reporting or credit repair services 55
Mortgage 10
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Other 25
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 42701

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 111
Attempts to collect debt not owed 42
Improper use of your report 37
Written notification about debt 22
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Other 66
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42701

In 42701, 64.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42701 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 42701 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42701. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42701

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 15.2%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 7.3%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.