ZIP Code 40006
standardSource:
Bedford · Trimble County · Kentucky
- Population
- 5,084
- Median income
- $59,477
- Median home value
- $181,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.7%
- Land area
- 236.5 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.6
New York
ZIP code 40006 in Bedford, Kentucky has a population of 5,084. The median household income is $59,477, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $181,700, 35% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.5 square miles in Bedford, Trimble County, Kentucky. The area is home to 5,084 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 40006 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40006 sits at $59,477 (0% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,115. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $181,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $736 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Trimble County, so you can benchmark 40006 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 40006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40006.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
5 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 40006, Bedford, 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
5,084
Population
236.5
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40006?
46.6
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$59,477
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$29,115
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 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?
2,203
Total Housing Units
1,983
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$736
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40006 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.9% | 123 |
| 2020 | +1.8% | 125 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 137 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 148 |
| 2024 | — | 159 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 40006, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,919,000.
55
Businesses
449
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.5% |
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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