42748 ZIP Code — Hodgenville, KY
Larue County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42748 is located in Hodgenville, Kentucky, within Larue County. It covers approximately 128.30 square miles and serves a population of 9,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
About ZIP code 42748
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $59,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
9,280
population
128.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
42748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42748
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hodgenville | Acceptable |
| Hodgenville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40051 New Haven (8.2 mi)
42716 Buffalo (8.3 mi)
42764 Mount Sherman (9.8 mi)
42757 Magnolia (11.8 mi)
42776 Sonora (11.8 mi)
42701 Elizabethtown (11.9 mi)
40052 New Hope (12.5 mi)
42740 Glendale (12.8 mi)
42784 Upton (13.7 mi)
40060 Raywick (14.8 mi)
40107 Boston (15.1 mi)
42782 Summersville (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,280 |
| Population density | 72 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 128.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.5653 |
| Longitude | -85.7144 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 270/364 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 52.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
9,280
Population
72
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$59,750
Median household income
$27,947
Per capita income
$165,800
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
2,854
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
251
Under 5
287
251
5–9
286
387
10–14
441
255
15–19
291
160
20–24
182
480
25–34
548
603
35–44
688
556
45–54
633
264
55–59
302
385
60–64
439
414
65–74
473
247
75–84
281
82
85+
94
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,248 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 7,032 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,591 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
2.5%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,566 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 94 | 1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 52.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $59,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,800 |
| Median rent / month | $839 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 83.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 40.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.4% |
| Electricity | 71.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,894 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 221 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 486 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 879 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,284 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,132 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 17.6% |
| Married | 59.3% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
4.9%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 87 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,192 | 59.6% |
| High school | 325 | 16.3% |
| College / grad school | 298 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
29.7%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Retail trade
7.8%
Professional & management
7.3%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 26.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.4% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
49.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| High blood pressure | 43.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.7% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 33.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.8% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 51.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 578 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.9% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,742 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 52 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,130 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 9,063 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,516 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 67 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 150 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 126 | 84.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,049 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,037 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 884 | 9.5% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42748
What city is ZIP code 42748 in?
ZIP code 42748 is primarily assigned to Hodgenville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42748 in?
ZIP code 42748 falls within Larue County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42748?
16% of residents in ZIP code 42748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42748?
The median home value in ZIP code 42748 is $165,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 42748?
ZIP code 42748 has an estimated population of 9,280 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42748?
The median household income in ZIP code 42748 is $59,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42748 in?
ZIP code 42748 observes the EST timezone.