PlainZIP

West Point, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40177

Hardin County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,463
41/sq mi
$50,577
Median income
$122,200
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40177 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40177 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Point, Hardin County, Kentucky, home to just 1,463 residents across 35.5 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40177 reports a modest median household income of $50,577 (15% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,972. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $122,200 (23% below the state average), median rent at $807 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardin County, letting you compare 40177 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 40177, West Point, 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

1,463

Population

35.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40177?

39.4

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$50,577

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$27,972

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40177 ranks nationally

West Point, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,577 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

802

Total Housing Units

658

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$122,200

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 40177, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,131,000.

14

Businesses

58

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%

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 40177 vs 40121 →

ZIP 40177 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40177 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40177 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40177 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40121 Fort Knox, KY 10,124 5.5 mi
40155 Muldraugh, KY 947 6.2 mi
40272 Louisville, KY 37,394 6.5 mi
47117 Elizabeth, IN 4,429 7.3 mi
40258 Louisville, KY 26,465 9.9 mi
40214 Louisville, KY 45,291 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardin County

42701 standard
Elizabethtown, KY
Pop: 48,194
40160 standard
Radcliff, KY
Pop: 23,574
40175 standard
Vine Grove, KY
Pop: 13,070
40121 standard
Fort Knox, KY
Pop: 10,124
40162 standard
Rineyville, KY
Pop: 6,056
42724 standard
Cecilia, KY
Pop: 4,714

Related Areas

Hardin County West Point, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40177 in? ▼
ZIP code 40177 (West Point) 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 40177? ▼
ZIP code 40177 in West Point, KY has a population of 1,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40177? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40177 is $50,577, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40177? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40177 is $122,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40177? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40177 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40177? ▼
ZIP code 40177 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40177? ▼
In ZIP code 40177, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 40177? ▼
In ZIP code 40177, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40177? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40177 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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