ZIP Code 40107

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Source:

Boston · Nelson County · Kentucky

Population
2,067

15/sq mi

Median income
$60,398

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$204,000

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 43.5

Land area
138.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 40107 in Boston, Kentucky has a population of 2,067. The median household income is $60,398, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $204,000, 27% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40107 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.7 square miles in Boston, Nelson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,067 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 40107 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40107 sits at $60,398 (1% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,870. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,053 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40107 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nelson County, so you can benchmark 40107 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 40107

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40107.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 40107, Boston, 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

2,067

Population

138.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40107?

43.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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

$30,870

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,006

Total Housing Units

887

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$204,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
40150 Lebanon Junction, KY 4,103 7.8 mi
40051 New Haven, KY 4,799 9.1 mi

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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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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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