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 Moderate-density area
- $168,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sulphur pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd 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. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $168,200 (6% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $1,523; 49.6% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 40070 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 40070?
37.8
Median Age
39.2%
Male
60.8%
Female
5.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
170housing units
170
Total Housing Units
125
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 40006
Bedford (40006)
5,084 residents
- 40019
Eminence (40019)
3,789 residents
- 40011
Campbellsburg (40011)
2,549 residents
- 40068
Smithfield (40068)
2,131 residents
- 40055 1,752
Pendleton (40055)
1,752 residents
- 40050 1,389
New Castle (40050)
1,389 residents
- 40075 1,323
Turners Station (40075)
1,323 residents
- 40070 582
Sulphur (40070)
582 residents
- 40058 64
Port Royal (40058)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40070 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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.
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