Coxs Creek, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40013
Nelson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,369
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,226
- Median income Above-median income area
- $265,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coxs Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40013 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coxs Creek, Nelson County, Kentucky, home to 5,369 residents across 205.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40013 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,226 (68% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,816. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $265,300 (67% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 93.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $722.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 40013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coxs Creek, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40013.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40013, Coxs Creek, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,369
Population
205.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40013?
38.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$100,226
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$38,816
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40013 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Coxs Creek, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,226 Top 5% higher than 95% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,644housing units
2,644
Total Housing Units
2,554
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,300
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$722
Median Rent
1998
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40013 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 166 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 187 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 214 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 216 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 40013, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,404,000.
72
Businesses
449
Employees
$19.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 30.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40013 vs 40020 →
ZIP 40013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40004
Bardstown (40004)
28,245 residents
- 40047
Mount Washington (40047)
19,345 residents
- 40071
Taylorsville (40071)
14,292 residents
- 40013 5,369
Coxs Creek (40013)
5,369 residents
- 40048 113
Nazareth (40048)
113 residents
- 40020 109
Fairfield (40020)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40013 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40013
Coxs Creek (40013)
$100,226 median income
- 40047
Mount Washington (40047)
$99,124 median income
- 40071
Taylorsville (40071)
$98,528 median income
- 40020
Fairfield (40020)
$90,712 median income
- 40004
Bardstown (40004)
$66,578 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40013 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40013, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,369 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40013 in?
ZIP code 40013 (Coxs Creek) is located in Nelson County, Kentucky. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40013?
ZIP code 40013 in Coxs Creek, KY has a population of 5,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40013?
The median household income in ZIP 40013 is $100,226, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40013?
The median home value in ZIP 40013 is $265,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40013 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40013?
ZIP code 40013 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40013 are: Construction (22), Transportation and warehousing (10), Manufacturing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40013 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40013?
In ZIP code 40013, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40013?
In ZIP code 40013, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40013 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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