Hodgenville
City in Larue County, Kentucky

Hodgenville is a city in Larue County, Kentucky, with 3,235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buffalo, 4.1 miles SE.
- 3,235residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,302 / sq mipopulation density
- 42748ZIP code
About Hodgenville
Hodgenville is a home rule-class city in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. Hodgenville sits along the North Fork of the Nolin River. As of the 2020 census, Hodgenville had a population of 3,235. It is included in the Elizabethtown metropolitan area and is best known for being the birthplace of the 16th United States president Abraham Lincoln.
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Living in Hodgenville
- Median household income
- $57,739
- Median home value
- $151,400
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Hodgenville had 3,235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,302 per sq mi (503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hodgenville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Larue County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,235 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5600° N, 85.7308° W |
| ZIP code | 42748 |
| Official website | hodgenville.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2137396 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hodgenville
- Buffalo4.1 mi SE
- Magnolia7.2 mi S
- Sonora9.5 mi W
- New Haven10.3 mi NE
- Upton11.6 mi SW
- Elizabethtown12.5 mi NW
- New Hope13.2 mi E
- Cecilia13.9 mi NW
- Boston15.5 mi N
- Bonnieville15.7 mi SW
- Raywick16.1 mi E
- Rineyville18.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hodgenville
What county is Hodgenville in?
Hodgenville is in Larue County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hodgenville, KY?
3,235 people lived in Hodgenville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hodgenville, KY?
The ZIP code of Hodgenville is 42748.
What is the elevation of Hodgenville?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hodgenville?
Buffalo (4.1 mi), Magnolia (7.2 mi), Sonora (9.5 mi), New Haven (10.3 mi), Upton (11.6 mi).
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