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 Moderate-density area
- $75,495
- Median income Near-median income area
- $262,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,469. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,400 (65% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 98.0% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Bullitt County, so 40109 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 40109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooks, KY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$41,469
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40109 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Brooks, 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)
$75,495 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,031housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 40109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
45,291 residents
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
38,032 residents
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
37,394 residents
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
36,852 residents
- 40165
Shepherdsville (40165)
32,726 residents
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
22,287 residents
- 40213 16,796
Louisville (40213)
16,796 residents
- 40118 9,724
Fairdale (40118)
9,724 residents
- 40109 1,990
Brooks (40109)
1,990 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40109 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
$79,936 median income
- 40165
Shepherdsville (40165)
$79,540 median income
- 40109
Brooks (40109)
$75,495 median income
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
$69,940 median income
- 40118
Fairdale (40118)
$59,316 median income
- 40213
Louisville (40213)
$55,897 median income
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
$55,720 median income
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
$54,931 median income
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
$43,725 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40109, 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 (1,990 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 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.
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