42776 ZIP Code — Sonora, KY

Hardin County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42776 is located in Sonora, Kentucky, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 66.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42776

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,692. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42776 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,025

population

66.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sonora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42784 Upton (4 mi) 42740 Glendale (5.3 mi) 42788 White Mills (5.9 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (10.5 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (11.8 mi) 42732 Eastview (12.5 mi) 42701 Elizabethtown (12.5 mi) 42726 Clarkson (13.3 mi) 42724 Cecilia (13.3 mi) 42757 Magnolia (13.5 mi) 42765 Munfordville (13.7 mi) 42712 Big Clifty (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,025
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	66.09 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.5139
Longitude	-85.9196
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	48.7%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,025

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$53,692

Median household income

$23,010

Per capita income

$172,300

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

662

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

164

60–64

131

124

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	615	30.4%
18 and over	1,410	69.6%
65 and over	348	17.2%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,928	95.2%
Two or more races	84	4.1%
Black or African American	9	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$53,692

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 32.6%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,300
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	42.1%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	76.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	58	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	109	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	117	17.4%
Households with children under 18	215	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	36.3%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	21.6%
Married	48.5%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	8.2%	10.0%
Divorced	11.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.7%
Kindergarten	27	5.6%
Elementary school	228	47.2%
High school	165	34.2%
College / grad school	55	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Other services 13.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,822	90.0%
Spanish	65	3.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	65	3.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,015	99.5%
Born in same state	2,001	98.8%
Born in different state	1,598	78.9%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	289	14.3%
French	172	8.5%
Arab	161	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.8%
English	14	0.7%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42776

What city is ZIP code 42776 in?

ZIP code 42776 is primarily assigned to Sonora, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42776 in?

ZIP code 42776 falls within Hardin County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42776 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 42776 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42776 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 42776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42776 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 42776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42776 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 42776 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 42776 in?

ZIP code 42776 observes the EST timezone.