Sulphur, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40070

Henry County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

582
19/sq mi
$168,200
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sulphur pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40070 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sulphur, Henry County, Kentucky, home to just 582 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 40070, but per-capita income is $52,417. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $168,200 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,523 monthly, and 49.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. To put 40070 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 40070, Sulphur, 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

582

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40070?

37.8

Median Age

39.2%

Male

60.8%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$52,417

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

170

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$168,200

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,523

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 40070, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,146,000.

6

Businesses

56

Employees

$3.1M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40070 vs 40050 →

ZIP 40070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40070 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40050 New Castle, KY 1,389 3.4 mi
40055 Pendleton, KY 1,752 4.9 mi
40058 Port Royal, KY 64 4.8 mi
40011 Campbellsburg, KY 2,549 4.8 mi
40068 Smithfield, KY 2,131 6.2 mi
40019 Eminence, KY 3,789 7.7 mi
40006 Bedford, KY 5,084 9.1 mi
40075 Turners Station, KY 1,323 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40070 in?
ZIP code 40070 (Sulphur) is located in Henry County, Kentucky. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40070?
ZIP code 40070 in Sulphur, KY has a population of 582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40070?
The median home value in ZIP 40070 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40070 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40070?
ZIP code 40070 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40070?
In ZIP code 40070, 39.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 40070?
In ZIP code 40070, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40070 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.