ZIP Code 40142

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Guston · Meade County · Kentucky

Population
2,304

18/sq mi

Median income
$81,037

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,100

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.0%

Median age 38.5

Land area
128.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 40142 in Guston, Kentucky has a population of 2,304. The median household income is $81,037, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $166,100, 40% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40142 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.0 square miles in Guston, Meade County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,304 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 40142 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40142 sits at $81,037 (36% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,643. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (4% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40142 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Meade County, so you can benchmark 40142 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 40142, Guston, 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

2,304

Population

128.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40142?

38.5

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
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?

$81,037

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$30,643

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

896

Total Housing Units

838

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$166,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 40142, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,187,000.

9

Businesses

28

Employees

$1.2M

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 40142 vs 40117 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40117 Ekron, KY 2,299 4.6 mi
40108 Brandenburg, KY 11,583 6.4 mi
40146 Irvington, KY 3,745 7.0 mi
40176 Webster, KY 931 7.8 mi
40175 Vine Grove, KY 13,070 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40142 in?
ZIP code 40142 (Guston) 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 40142?
ZIP code 40142 in Guston, KY has a population of 2,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40142?
The median household income in ZIP 40142 is $81,037, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40142?
The median home value in ZIP 40142 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40142 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40142?
ZIP code 40142 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40142?
In ZIP code 40142, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 40142?
In ZIP code 40142, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40142 is 4.5% 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 Guston, 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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