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Earlington, KY
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42410.
Population
1,084
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
1
Earlington and its ZIP codes
Earlington at a glance
- Earlington is about 3.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,194 a year, 40% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,000 (69% below Kentucky) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Earlington, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Earlington, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,194
Poverty rate
39.3%
Median home value
$64,000
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (126), German Americans (75), Scottish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hopkins County. PPP loans are for Earlington.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,343
17,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,365 per person
PPP loans
$132K
13 loans, 28 jobs reported
How people get to work
Earlington, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Earlington, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Earlington
1 in or overlapping Earlington. Population shown
Cities near Earlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mortons GapCity | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 4.5 mi | 17.9 |
| St. CharlesCity | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| NortonvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HansonCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| White PlainsCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| NeboCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Dawson SpringsCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| SlaughtersCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CroftonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ProvidenceCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| SacramentoCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BremenCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenvilleCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| PowderlyCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Earlington, KY in?
- Earlington is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Earlington, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Earlington include 42410.
- What is the population of Earlington, KY?
- About 1,084 people live in Earlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Earlington?
- Nearby places include Mortons Gap (3.1 mi), Madisonville (4.5 mi), St. Charles (6.4 mi), Nortonville (6.8 mi), Manitou (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023