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 Moderate-density area
- $50,577
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,972. The poverty rate is 27.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,200 (23% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $807; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 40177 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 40177?
39.4
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
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?
$50,577
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$27,972
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40177 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
West Point, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,577 35th percentile higher than 35% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
802housing units
802
Total Housing Units
658
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
45,291 residents
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
37,394 residents
- 40258
Louisville (40258)
26,465 residents
- 40121 10,124
Fort Knox (40121)
10,124 residents
- 47117 4,429
Elizabeth (47117)
4,429 residents
- 40177 1,463
West Point (40177)
1,463 residents
- 40155 947
Muldraugh (40155)
947 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40177 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40177 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47117
Elizabeth (47117)
$86,853 median income
- 40121
Fort Knox (40121)
$82,663 median income
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
$69,940 median income
- 40258
Louisville (40258)
$68,162 median income
- 40155
Muldraugh (40155)
$60,508 median income
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
$54,931 median income
- 40177
West Point (40177)
$50,577 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40177, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,463 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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