ZIP Code 40109
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Brooks · Bullitt County · Kentucky
- Population
- 1,990
- Median income
- $75,495
- Median home value
- $262,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.5%
- Land area
- 24.2 sq mi
82/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.3
New York
ZIP code 40109 in Brooks, Kentucky has a population of 1,990. The median household income is $75,495, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $262,400, 6% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.2 square miles in Brooks, Bullitt County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,990 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 40109 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40109 sits at $75,495 (27% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $41,469. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $262,400 (65% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bullitt County, so you can benchmark 40109 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 40109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40109.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 40109, Brooks, 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
1,990
Population
24.2
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40109?
53.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$75,495
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$41,469
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,031
Total Housing Units
927
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40109 vs 40118 →
| 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 |
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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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