ZIP Code 40003
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Bagdad · Shelby County · Kentucky
- Population
- 1,902
- Median income
- $97,681
- Median home value
- $344,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.0%
- Land area
- 109.3 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 40003 in Bagdad, Kentucky has a population of 1,902. The median household income is $97,681, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $344,900, 24% above the US average. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.3 square miles in Bagdad, Shelby County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,902 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40003 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40003 sits at $97,681 (64% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $41,886. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $344,900 (117% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 40003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 40003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40003.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40003, Bagdad, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,902
Population
109.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40003?
50.6
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$97,681
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$41,886
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
769
Total Housing Units
760
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,900
Median Home Value
+117% vs state
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.8%
YoY Change (2022)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40003 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.8% | 156 |
| 2019 | +7.1% | 167 |
| 2020 | -1.7% | 165 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 189 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 223 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 40003, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,249,000.
29
Businesses
224
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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