Mackville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40040
Washington County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 531
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mackville pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40040 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mackville, Washington County, Kentucky, home to just 531 residents across 53.1 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 40040, but per-capita income is $23,185. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.3%. Median home value is $158,600 (0% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $664; 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Washington County, so 40040 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 →
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 40040, Mackville, 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
531
Population
53.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40040?
44.4
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$23,185
Per Capita Income
39.9%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
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
446housing units
446
Total Housing Units
351
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$664
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 40040, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $772,000.
8
Businesses
24
Employees
$772K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 40040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40078
Willisburg (40078)
2,200 residents
- 40468
Perryville (40468)
1,807 residents
- 40012 589
Chaplin (40012)
589 residents
- 40040 531
Mackville (40040)
531 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40040 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40040 in?
ZIP code 40040 (Mackville) is located in Washington County, Kentucky. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40040?
ZIP code 40040 in Mackville, KY has a population of 531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40040?
The median home value in ZIP 40040 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40040 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40040?
ZIP code 40040 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40040?
In ZIP code 40040, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 40040?
In ZIP code 40040, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40040 is 39.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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