Mortons Gap
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky

Mortons Gap is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, with 728 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 472 ft (144 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Earlington, 3.3 miles NW.
- 728residents (2020 Census)
- 472 ftelevation · 144 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 588 / sq mipopulation density
- 42440ZIP code
About Mortons Gap
Mortons Gap is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 728 at the 2020 census, down from 863 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Mortons Gap
- Median home value
- $96,800
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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Mortons Gap had 728 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 728 |
|---|---|
| Density | 588 per sq mi (227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mortons Gap at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hopkins County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 728 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2407° N, 87.4646° W |
| ZIP code | 42440 |
| Official website | mortonsgap.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2153616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mortons Gap
- Earlington3.3 mi NW
- Nortonville3.9 mi S
- St. Charles5.8 mi SW
- White Plains6.8 mi SE
- Madisonville7.1 mi N
- Manitou11.0 mi NW
- Hanson12.3 mi N
- Dawson Springs13.2 mi W
- Crofton13.4 mi S
- Nebo13.8 mi NW
- Bremen15.8 mi NE
- Greenville15.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mortons Gap
What county is Mortons Gap in?
Mortons Gap is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Mortons Gap, KY?
728 people lived in Mortons Gap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mortons Gap, KY?
The ZIP code of Mortons Gap is 42440.
What is the elevation of Mortons Gap?
472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mortons Gap?
Earlington (3.3 mi), Nortonville (3.9 mi), St. Charles (5.8 mi), White Plains (6.8 mi), Madisonville (7.1 mi).
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