ZIP Code 40171

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Union Star · Breckinridge County · Kentucky

Population
243

5/sq mi

Median income
$45,929

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$81,800

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.8%

Median age 61.6

Land area
47.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 40171 in Union Star, Kentucky has a population of 243. The median household income is $45,929, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $81,800, 71% below the US average. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.6 square miles in Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The area is home to 243 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 40171 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40171 sits at $45,929 (23% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,438. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $81,800 (49% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Breckinridge County, so you can benchmark 40171 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 40171, Union Star, 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

243

Population

47.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40171?

61.6

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
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 8.8%
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?

$45,929

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,438

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

199

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$81,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

2010

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40171 vs 40170 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40170 Stephensport, KY 344 3.1 mi
40161 Rhodelia, KY 178 4.0 mi
40157 Payneville, KY 876 4.7 mi
47574 Rome, IN 148 5.6 mi
47520 Cannelton, IN 3,267 7.8 mi
40176 Webster, KY 931 6.8 mi
47525 Derby, IN 382 7.3 mi
40104 Battletown, KY 1,336 10.2 mi
40146 Irvington, KY 3,745 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40171 in?
ZIP code 40171 (Union Star) 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 40171?
ZIP code 40171 in Union Star, KY has a population of 243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40171?
The median household income in ZIP 40171 is $45,929, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40171?
The median home value in ZIP 40171 is $81,800, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40171?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40171 is White at 91.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40171?
In ZIP code 40171, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 40171?
In ZIP code 40171, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Union Star, 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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