ZIP Code 40178

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Westview · Breckinridge County · Kentucky

Population
468

21/sq mi

Median income
$53,576

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.2%

Median age 46.1

Land area
22.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 40178 in Westview, Kentucky has a population of 468. The median household income is $53,576, which is 30% below the national average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40178 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.6 square miles in Westview, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The area is home to 468 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 40178 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40178 sits at $53,576 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $49,176. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40178 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Breckinridge County, so you can benchmark 40178 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 40178, Westview, 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

468

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40178?

46.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 3.8%
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?

$53,576

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$49,176

Per Capita Income

10.9%

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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

456

Total Housing Units

219

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1991

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40178 vs 40152 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40152 Mc Daniels, KY 604 3.4 mi
40145 Hudson, KY 908 5.1 mi
40144 Harned, KY 1,866 6.6 mi
40140 Garfield, KY 787 7.5 mi
40119 Falls Of Rough, KY 1,797 8.6 mi
40143 Hardinsburg, KY 5,939 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40178 in?
ZIP code 40178 (Westview) 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 40178?
ZIP code 40178 in Westview, KY has a population of 468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40178?
The median household income in ZIP 40178 is $53,576, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40178?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40178 is White at 96.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40178?
In ZIP code 40178, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40178?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40178 is 10.9% 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 Westview, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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