ZIP Code 40071
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Taylorsville · Spencer County · Kentucky
- Population
- 14,292
- Median income
- $98,528
- Median home value
- $329,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 317.6 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 40071 in Taylorsville, Kentucky has a population of 14,292. The median household income is $98,528, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $329,000, 18% above the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 317.6 square miles in Taylorsville, Spencer County, Kentucky. The area is home to 14,292 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 40071 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40071 sits at $98,528 (65% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $40,699. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $329,000 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $960 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Spencer County, so you can benchmark 40071 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 40071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40071.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 40071, Taylorsville, 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
14,292
Population
317.6
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40071?
40.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
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?
$98,528
Median Household Income
+65% vs state
$40,699
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 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?
6,340
Total Housing Units
6,029
Occupied Units
311
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,000
Median Home Value
+107% vs state
$960
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40071 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 182 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 208 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 221 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 238 |
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 234 business establishments in ZIP 40071, employing approximately 1,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,896,000.
234
Businesses
1,270
Employees
$45.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 27.4% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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