PlainZIP

Brooks, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40109

Bullitt County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,990
82/sq mi
$75,495
Median income
$262,400
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooks pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40109 covers 24.2 square miles in Brooks, Bullitt County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,990 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,495 (27% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $41,469. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $262,400 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 98.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. To put 40109 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Bullitt County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 40109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooks, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40109.

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 40109, Brooks, 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

1,990

Population

24.2

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40109?

53.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$75,495

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$41,469

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40109 ranks nationally

Brooks, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,495 Top 44% higher than 56% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,031

Total Housing Units

927

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.0%
Renter 2.0%

$262,400

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

1992

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2022)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40109 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.2% 144
2019 +4.1% 150
2020 +5.4% 158
2021 +12.3% 178
2022 +7.1% 191

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 40109, employing approximately 1,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,873,000.

79

Businesses

1,077

Employees

$44.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 24.1%
Manufacturing 12 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.3%
Retail trade 4 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40109 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 40109 ranks #9 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 40109 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 40109 ranks #3 of 9 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
40118 Fairdale, KY 9,724 2.7 mi
40214 Louisville, KY 45,291 6.4 mi
40272 Louisville, KY 37,394 5.3 mi
40229 Louisville, KY 36,852 6.0 mi
40209 Louisville, KY 360 9.0 mi
40219 Louisville, KY 38,032 6.7 mi
40213 Louisville, KY 16,796 8.2 mi
40215 Louisville, KY 22,287 9.1 mi
40165 Shepherdsville, KY 32,726 7.6 mi
40231 Louisville, KY 0 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bullitt County

40165 standard
Shepherdsville, KY
Pop: 32,726
40047 standard
Mount Washington, KY
Pop: 19,345
40150 standard
Lebanon Junction, KY
Pop: 4,103
40110 standard
Clermont, KY
Pop: 60

Related Areas

Bullitt County Brooks, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40109 in? ▼
ZIP code 40109 (Brooks) is located in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Bullitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bullitt-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40109? ▼
ZIP code 40109 in Brooks, KY has a population of 1,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40109 is $75,495, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40109 is $262,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40109 is White at 96.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40109? ▼
ZIP code 40109 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40109 are: Construction (19), Manufacturing (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40109 increased by 7.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 40109? ▼
In ZIP code 40109, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40109? ▼
In ZIP code 40109, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40109 is 3.8% 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.