Stephensport, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40170
Breckinridge County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 344
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $342,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stephensport pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40170 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40170 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stephensport, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, home to just 344 residents across 45.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 40170, but per-capita income is $9,367. The poverty rate is 60.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $342,500 (115% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 9.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Breckinridge County, so 40170 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 →
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 40170, Stephensport, 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
344
Population
45.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40170?
9.3
Median Age
65.9%
Male
34.1%
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?
$9,367
Per Capita Income
60.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
81housing units
81
Total Housing Units
81
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
4.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,500
Median Home Value
+115% vs state ZIP avg
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 40170, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $545,000.
3
Businesses
15
Employees
$545K
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 40170 vs 47574 →
ZIP 40170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47520
Cannelton (47520)
3,267 residents
- 40157 876
Payneville (40157)
876 residents
- 47525 382
Derby (47525)
382 residents
- 40170 344
Stephensport (40170)
344 residents
- 40171 243
Union Star (40171)
243 residents
- 40161 178
Rhodelia (40161)
178 residents
- 47574 148
Rome (47574)
148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40170 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40170 in?
ZIP code 40170 (Stephensport) 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 40170?
ZIP code 40170 in Stephensport, KY has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40170?
The median home value in ZIP 40170 is $342,500, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40170 is White at 86.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40170?
ZIP code 40170 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40170?
In ZIP code 40170, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 40170?
In ZIP code 40170, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40170 is 60.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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