ZIP Code 40008
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Bloomfield · Nelson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 3,476
- Median income
- $66,486
- Median home value
- $224,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 204.5 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.1
New York
ZIP code 40008 in Bloomfield, Kentucky has a population of 3,476. The median household income is $66,486, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $224,000, 19% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.5 square miles in Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 3,476 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 40008 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40008 sits at $66,486 (11% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,150. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $224,000 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nelson County, so you can benchmark 40008 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 40008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40008.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
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 40008, Bloomfield, 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
3,476
Population
204.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40008?
48.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$66,486
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$35,150
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
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?
1,802
Total Housing Units
1,676
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,000
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$810
Median Rent
1986
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
+16.5%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40008 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 167 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 205 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 210 |
| 2024 | +16.5% | 244 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 40008, employing approximately 313 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,560,000.
64
Businesses
313
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 21.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.7% |
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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