Boston, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40107
Nelson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,067
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,398
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40107 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40107 covers 138.7 square miles in Boston, Nelson County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,067 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40107 reports a modest median household income of $60,398 (1% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,870. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $204,000 (28% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,053.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 40107 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 40107
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40107.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 40107, Boston, 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
2,067
Population
138.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40107?
43.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.1%
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?
$60,398
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$30,870
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40107 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Boston, 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)
$60,398 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,006housing units
1,006
Total Housing Units
887
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,053
Median Rent
1988
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
+29.1%
YoY Change (2023)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40107 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.4% | 158 |
| 2020 | +12.7% | 178 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 204 |
| 2022 | -0.1% | 204 |
| 2023 | +29.1% | 263 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 40107, employing approximately 292 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,140,000.
25
Businesses
292
Employees
$16.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 36.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
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 40107 vs 40150 →
ZIP 40107 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40051
New Haven (40051)
4,799 residents
- 40150
Lebanon Junction (40150)
4,103 residents
- 40107
Boston (40107)
2,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40107 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40107 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
- 40150
Lebanon Junction (40150)
$65,500 median income
- 40107
Boston (40107)
$60,398 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40107 ranks #3 of 3 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 40107, 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 (2,067 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 40107 in?
ZIP code 40107 (Boston) 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 40107?
ZIP code 40107 in Boston, KY has a population of 2,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40107?
The median household income in ZIP 40107 is $60,398, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40107?
The median home value in ZIP 40107 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40107?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40107 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40107?
ZIP code 40107 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40107?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40107 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40107?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40107 increased by 29.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 40107?
In ZIP code 40107, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 40107?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40107 is 30.4 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 40107?
In ZIP code 40107, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40107?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40107 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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