ZIP Code 40047
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Mount Washington · Bullitt County · Kentucky
- Population
- 19,345
- Median income
- $99,124
- Median home value
- $279,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.2%
- Land area
- 76.9 sq mi
252/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
New York
ZIP code 40047 in Mount Washington, Kentucky has a population of 19,345. The median household income is $99,124, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $279,400, 0% above the US average. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.9 square miles in Mount Washington, Bullitt County, Kentucky. The area is home to 19,345 residents, producing a population density of 252 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 40047 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40047 sits at $99,124 (66% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $43,356. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $279,400 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,027 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bullitt County, so you can benchmark 40047 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 40047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40047.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 40047, Mount Washington, 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
19,345
Population
76.9
Area (sq mi)
252
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40047?
40.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$99,124
Median Household Income
+66% vs state
$43,356
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 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?
9,261
Total Housing Units
8,881
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,400
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,027
Median Rent
1999
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40047 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 198 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 209 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 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 335 business establishments in ZIP 40047, employing approximately 4,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,983,000.
335
Businesses
4,476
Employees
$249.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 40047 vs 40291 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40291 | Louisville, KY | 35,427 | 6.3 mi |
| 40229 | Louisville, KY | 36,852 | 6.4 mi |
| 40299 | Louisville, KY | 38,371 | 8.7 mi |
| 40228 | Louisville, KY | 15,743 | 7.7 mi |
| 40013 | Coxs Creek, KY | 5,369 | 8.4 mi |
| 40165 | Shepherdsville, KY | 32,726 | 8.1 mi |
| 40110 | Clermont, KY | 60 | 9.2 mi |
| 40219 | Louisville, KY | 38,032 | 9.9 mi |
| 40218 | Louisville, KY | 31,658 | 11.6 mi |
| 40023 | Fisherville, KY | 4,118 | 11.1 mi |
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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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