ZIP Code 40160

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Radcliff · Hardin County · Kentucky

Population
23,574

540/sq mi

Median income
$58,506

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,900

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 37.5

Land area
43.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 40160 in Radcliff, Kentucky has a population of 23,574. The median household income is $58,506, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $165,900, 40% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.6 square miles in Radcliff, Hardin County, Kentucky. The area is home to 23,574 residents, producing a population density of 540 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 40160 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40160 sits at $58,506 (2% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,233. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $165,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardin County, so you can benchmark 40160 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 40160

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40160.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 40160, Radcliff, 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

23,574

Population

43.6

Area (sq mi)

540

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40160?

37.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 21.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$58,506

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,233

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,445

Total Housing Units

9,748

Occupied Units

697

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$165,900

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$942

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40160 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 159
2021 +15.4% 183
2022 +21.4% 223
2023 -2.0% 218
2024 +16.5% 254

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 352 business establishments in ZIP 40160, employing approximately 4,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,184,000.

352

Businesses

4,072

Employees

$143.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 21.9%
Accommodation and food services 65 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 50 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 46 13.1%
Construction 24 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 6.5%
Finance and insurance 19 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.7%
Information 9 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 40160 vs 40121 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40121 Fort Knox, KY 10,124 8.1 mi
40175 Vine Grove, KY 13,070 8.0 mi
40162 Rineyville, KY 6,056 7.2 mi
40155 Muldraugh, KY 947 9.1 mi
42701 Elizabethtown, KY 48,194 9.3 mi
42724 Cecilia, KY 4,714 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40160 in?
ZIP code 40160 (Radcliff) is located in Hardin County, Kentucky. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40160?
ZIP code 40160 in Radcliff, KY has a population of 23,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40160?
The median household income in ZIP 40160 is $58,506, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40160?
The median home value in ZIP 40160 is $165,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40160 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40160?
ZIP code 40160 has 352 business establishments employing approximately 4,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40160 are: Retail trade (77), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40160 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 40160?
In ZIP code 40160, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 40160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40160 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40160?
In ZIP code 40160, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40160 is 16.2% 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 Radcliff, KY

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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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