ZIP Code 40070

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Sulphur · Henry County · Kentucky

Population
582

19/sq mi

Median home value
$168,200

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 37.8

Land area
31.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 40070 in Sulphur, Kentucky has a population of 582. Median home value is $168,200, 40% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.1 square miles in Sulphur, Henry County, Kentucky. The area is home to 582 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 40070 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40070 sits at , while per-capita income is $52,417. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $168,200 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,523 per month, and 49.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 40070 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 →

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 40070, Sulphur, 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

582

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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 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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Official Data Resources for Sulphur, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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