Upton
City in Hardin County, Kentucky

Upton is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, with 704 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sonora, 4.6 miles N.
- 704residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 519 / sq mipopulation density
- 42784ZIP code
About Upton
Upton is a home rule-class city in Hardin and LaRue counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 704 as of the 2020 Census, up from 683 from the 2010 census. Its entire area is included in the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Upton
- Median household income
- $43,173
- Median home value
- $156,500
- Median rent
- $799/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Upton had 704 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 704 |
|---|---|
| Density | 519 per sq mi (200 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Upton at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 704 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4587° N, 85.9002° W |
| ZIP code | 42784 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2178672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Upton
- Sonora4.6 mi N
- Bonnieville5.6 mi S
- Magnolia9.1 mi E
- Buffalo11.5 mi E
- Hodgenville11.6 mi NE
- Munfordville12.5 mi S
- Cecilia14.3 mi N
- Big Clifty15.0 mi NW
- Hardyville15.3 mi SE
- Elizabethtown16.6 mi N
- Clarkson18.3 mi W
- Rineyville19.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Upton
What county is Upton in?
Upton is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Upton, KY?
704 people lived in Upton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Upton, KY?
The ZIP code of Upton is 42784.
What is the elevation of Upton?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Upton?
Sonora (4.6 mi), Bonnieville (5.6 mi), Magnolia (9.1 mi), Buffalo (11.5 mi), Hodgenville (11.6 mi).
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