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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
$77,559
Median income
$221,800
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $39,798. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $221,800 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $912 a month; 77.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40108?

43.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

How ZIP 40108 ranks nationally

Brandenburg, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,559 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40108 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40117 Ekron, KY 2,299 5.6 mi
40142 Guston, KY 2,304 6.4 mi
47110 Central, IN 350 8.8 mi
47142 Mauckport, IN 1,174 7.6 mi
47135 Laconia, IN 1,372 6.9 mi
40175 Vine Grove, KY 13,070 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meade County

40142 standard
Guston, KY
Pop: 2,304
40117 standard
Ekron, KY
Pop: 2,299
40104 standard
Battletown, KY
Pop: 1,336
40155 standard
Muldraugh, KY
Pop: 947
40157 standard
Payneville, KY
Pop: 876
40161 standard
Rhodelia, KY
Pop: 178

Related Areas

Meade County Brandenburg, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.