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Elizabethtown, KY
City in Hardin County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42701.
Population
32,576
Land area
28sq mi
People per sq mi
1,163
ZIP codes
1
Elizabethtown and its ZIP codes
Elizabethtown at a glance
- Elizabethtown is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $60,760, 5% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,900 (20% above Kentucky) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Elizabethtown, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools16
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants172
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers14
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Elizabethtown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,760
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,950), Irish Americans (3,700), Scottish Americans (1,144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Elizabethtown.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,921
48,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.16B
FY 2026, $10,511 per person
PPP loans
$112M
1,598 loans, 15,571 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elizabethtown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elizabethtown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
ZIP codes in Elizabethtown
1 in or overlapping Elizabethtown. Population shown
Cities near Elizabethtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.6 |
| RadcliffCity | 8.5 mi | 13.4 |
| Vine GroveCity | 9.7 mi | 6.9 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Lebanon JunctionCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| SonoraCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort KnoxCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 20.3 |
| New HavenCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| UptonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MuldraughCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Big CliftyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| West PointCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elizabethtown, KY in?
- Elizabethtown is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Elizabethtown, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elizabethtown include 42701.
- What is the population of Elizabethtown, KY?
- About 32,576 people live in Elizabethtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elizabethtown?
- Nearby places include Cecilia (5.6 mi), Rineyville (6.7 mi), Radcliff (8.5 mi), Vine Grove (9.7 mi), Boston (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023