New Haven, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40051
Nelson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,799
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,337
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Haven pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40051 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40051 covers 244.8 square miles in New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,799 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,337 (35% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,362. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $212,900 (34% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $821.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 40051 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 40051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40051.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 40051, New Haven, 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
4,799
Population
244.8
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40051?
35.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$80,337
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$31,362
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40051 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
New Haven, 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)
$80,337 Top 14% higher than 86% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,105housing units
2,105
Total Housing Units
1,737
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,900
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1987
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
+23.3%
YoY Change (2022)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40051 have increased 23.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -7.7% | 148 |
| 2019 | +15.3% | 171 |
| 2020 | +3.9% | 177 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 198 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 245 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 40051, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,256,000.
61
Businesses
519
Employees
$22.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 40051 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
- 42748 8,706
Hodgenville (42748)
8,706 residents
- 40051 4,799
New Haven (40051)
4,799 residents
- 40107 2,067
Boston (40107)
2,067 residents
- 40060 1,184
Raywick (40060)
1,184 residents
- 40052 515
New Hope (40052)
515 residents
- 40062 301
Saint Francis (40062)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40051 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40051
New Haven (40051)
$80,337 median income
- 40004
Bardstown (40004)
$66,578 median income
- 42748
Hodgenville (42748)
$65,691 median income
- 40107
Boston (40107)
$60,398 median income
- 40062
Saint Francis (40062)
$52,941 median income
- 40052
New Hope (40052)
$45,750 median income
- 40060
Raywick (40060)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40051 ranks the highest of 7 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 40051, 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 (4,799 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 40051 in?
ZIP code 40051 (New Haven) 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 40051?
ZIP code 40051 in New Haven, KY has a population of 4,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40051?
The median household income in ZIP 40051 is $80,337, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40051?
The median home value in ZIP 40051 is $212,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40051 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40051?
ZIP code 40051 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40051 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40051 increased by 23.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 40051?
In ZIP code 40051, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40051 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40051?
In ZIP code 40051, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40051 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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