Ekron, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40117
Meade County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,299
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,696
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ekron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40117 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40117 covers 49.4 square miles in Ekron, Meade County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,299 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40117 reports a modest median household income of $58,696 (2% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,324. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $196,700 (24% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $929.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 49 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Meade County, so 40117 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 40117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ekron, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40117.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 40117, Ekron, 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
2,299
Population
49.4
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40117?
46.4
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$58,696
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,324
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
48.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40117 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Ekron, 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)
$58,696 Top 47% higher than 53% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
852housing units
852
Total Housing Units
810
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,700
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$929
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 40117, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,006,000.
19
Businesses
110
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 40117 vs 40142 →
ZIP 40117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
13,070 residents
- 40108
Brandenburg (40108)
11,583 residents
- 40162
Rineyville (40162)
6,056 residents
- 40142 2,304
Guston (40142)
2,304 residents
- 40117 2,299
Ekron (40117)
2,299 residents
- 47135 1,372
Laconia (47135)
1,372 residents
- 40155 947
Muldraugh (40155)
947 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40117 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40162
Rineyville (40162)
$84,720 median income
- 40142
Guston (40142)
$81,037 median income
- 40108
Brandenburg (40108)
$77,559 median income
- 40175
Vine Grove (40175)
$77,509 median income
- 40155
Muldraugh (40155)
$60,508 median income
- 40117
Ekron (40117)
$58,696 median income
- 47135
Laconia (47135)
$48,611 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40117 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40117, 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 (2,299 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 40117 in?
ZIP code 40117 (Ekron) 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 40117?
ZIP code 40117 in Ekron, KY has a population of 2,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40117?
The median household income in ZIP 40117 is $58,696, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40117?
The median home value in ZIP 40117 is $196,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40117 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40117?
ZIP code 40117 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40117 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40117?
In ZIP code 40117, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 40117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40117 is 48.9 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 40117?
In ZIP code 40117, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40117 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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