Brandenburg, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40108
Meade County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,583
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,559
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brandenburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40108 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40108 (Brandenburg, KY) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.2 in 2023 to 248.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, home to 11,583 residents across 184.1 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40108 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,559 (30% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,798. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $221,800 (40% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $912.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Meade County, so 40108 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 40108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandenburg, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40108.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 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 40108, Brandenburg, 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
11,583
Population
184.1
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40108?
43.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$77,559
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$39,798
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40108 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Brandenburg, 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)
$77,559 Top 17% higher than 83% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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
5,387housing units
5,387
Total Housing Units
4,978
Occupied Units
409
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,800
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$912
Median Rent
1990
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40108 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 195 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 233 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 227 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 249 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 40108, employing approximately 2,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,502,000.
243
Businesses
2,644
Employees
$109.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 25 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 40108 vs 40117 →
ZIP 40108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
13,070 residents
- 40108
Brandenburg (40108)
11,583 residents
- 40142 2,304
Guston (40142)
2,304 residents
- 40117 2,299
Ekron (40117)
2,299 residents
- 47135 1,372
Laconia (47135)
1,372 residents
- 47142 1,174
Mauckport (47142)
1,174 residents
- 47110 350
Central (47110)
350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40108 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47142
Mauckport (47142)
$89,453 median income
- 40142
Guston (40142)
$81,037 median income
- 40108
Brandenburg (40108)
$77,559 median income
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
$77,509 median income
- 40117
Ekron (40117)
$58,696 median income
- 47135
Laconia (47135)
$48,611 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40108 ranks #3 of 6 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 40108, 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 (11,583 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 40108 in?
ZIP code 40108 (Brandenburg) is located in Meade County, Kentucky. Meade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meade-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40108?
ZIP code 40108 in Brandenburg, KY has a population of 11,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40108?
The median household income in ZIP 40108 is $77,559, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40108?
The median home value in ZIP 40108 is $221,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40108 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40108?
ZIP code 40108 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 2,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40108 are: Retail trade (41), Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40108 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 40108?
In ZIP code 40108, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 40108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40108 is 35.8 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 40108?
In ZIP code 40108, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40108 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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