ZIP Code 40108
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Brandenburg · Meade County · Kentucky
- Population
- 11,583
- Median income
- $77,559
- Median home value
- $221,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 184.1 sq mi
63/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
New York
ZIP code 40108 in Brandenburg, Kentucky has a population of 11,583. The median household income is $77,559, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $221,800, 20% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.1 square miles in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky. The area is home to 11,583 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 40108 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40108 sits at $77,559 (30% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $39,798. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $221,800 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $912 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Meade County, so you can benchmark 40108 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 40108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,798
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 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?
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
$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.
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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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