ZIP Code 40115

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Custer · Breckinridge County · Kentucky

Population
727

14/sq mi

Median income
$74,722

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,100

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.9%

Median age 39.4

Land area
51.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 40115 in Custer, Kentucky has a population of 727. The median household income is $74,722, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $149,100, 46% below the US average. 3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.9 square miles in Custer, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The area is home to 727 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40115 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40115 sits at $74,722 (25% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,870. The poverty rate stands at 31.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $149,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Breckinridge County, so you can benchmark 40115 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 →

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 40115, Custer, 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

727

Population

51.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40115?

39.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$74,722

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$29,870

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 20.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%

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

What does housing look like?

365

Total Housing Units

302

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 40115, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $714,000.

6

Businesses

22

Employees

$714K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 40115 vs 40140 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40140 Garfield, KY 787 4.0 mi
40144 Harned, KY 1,866 8.2 mi
40145 Hudson, KY 908 7.5 mi
40146 Irvington, KY 3,745 10.2 mi
40175 Vine Grove, KY 13,070 10.1 mi
42732 Eastview, KY 2,120 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40115 in?
ZIP code 40115 (Custer) is located in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Breckinridge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/breckinridge-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40115?
ZIP code 40115 in Custer, KY has a population of 727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40115?
The median household income in ZIP 40115 is $74,722, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40115?
The median home value in ZIP 40115 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40115 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40115?
ZIP code 40115 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40115?
In ZIP code 40115, 20.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.9% 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 40115?
In ZIP code 40115, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40115 is 31.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Custer, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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