42347 ZIP Code — Hartford, KY

Ohio County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42347 is located in Hartford, Kentucky, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 121.70 square miles and serves a population of 5,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,889. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 42347 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,419

population

121.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Acceptable
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42354 Mc Henry (9.5 mi) 42352 Livermore (9.7 mi) 42328 Centertown (9.7 mi) 42378 Whitesville (9.9 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (11.6 mi) 42343 Fordsville (13 mi) 42376 Utica (13.4 mi) 42366 Philpot (13.7 mi) 42333 Cromwell (14.7 mi) 42369 Rockport (15.2 mi) 42368 Reynolds Station (15.6 mi) 42350 Island (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,419
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	121.70 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.5191
Longitude	-86.9048
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,419

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$58,889

Median household income

$27,362

Per capita income

$122,000

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,881

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

149

156

5–9

171

179

10–14

196

154

15–19

169

153

20–24

168

352

25–34

386

292

35–44

319

402

45–54

439

55–59

103

159

60–64

174

295

65–74

323

150

75–84

164

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,182	21.8%
18 and over	4,237	78.2%
65 and over	1,067	19.7%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,215	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	157	2.8%
Other race	157	2.8%
Two or more races	24	0.4%
Black or African American	15	0.3%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$58,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,000
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,291	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	31	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	348	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	496	22.9%
Households with children under 18	615	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	679	31.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	16.2%
Married	60.9%	59.7%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	2.8%	10.2%
Divorced	5.4%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	8.0%
Kindergarten	56	4.9%
Elementary school	580	51.0%
High school	222	19.5%
College / grad school	189	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,134	94.7%
Spanish	49	1.0%
Other Indo-European	34	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,299	97.8%
Born in same state	5,293	97.7%
Born in different state	4,313	79.6%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	120	2.2%
Not a US citizen	11	9.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,117	20.6%
French	603	11.1%
Italian	481	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	1.3%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	88.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42347

What city is ZIP code 42347 in?

ZIP code 42347 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42347 in?

ZIP code 42347 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42347 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 42347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42347?

The median home value in ZIP code 42347 is $122,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42347?

ZIP code 42347 has an estimated population of 5,419 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42347?

The median household income in ZIP code 42347 is $58,889, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42347 in?

ZIP code 42347 observes the CST timezone.