Burgin, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40310
Mercer County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 526
- 340/sq mi High-density area
- $56,477
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burgin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 340
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40310 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40310 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky, home to just 526 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 340 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40310 reports a modest median household income of $56,477 (5% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,580. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,600 (20% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $957; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Mercer County, so 40310 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 40310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burgin, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40310.
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 40310, Burgin, 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
526
Population
1.5
Area (sq mi)
340
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40310?
41.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$56,477
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$24,580
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40310 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Burgin, 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)
$56,477 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
247housing units
247
Total Housing Units
181
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,600
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1958
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 40310, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,967,000.
14
Businesses
164
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 4 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
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 40310 vs 40422 →
ZIP 40310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40422
Danville (40422)
24,280 residents
- 40330
Harrodsburg (40330)
19,334 residents
- 40390 7,366
Wilmore (40390)
7,366 residents
- 40310 526
Burgin (40310)
526 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40310 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40390
Wilmore (40390)
$73,767 median income
- 40330
Harrodsburg (40330)
$63,992 median income
- 40422
Danville (40422)
$59,615 median income
- 40310
Burgin (40310)
$56,477 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40310 ranks #4 of 4 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 40310, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 40310 in?
ZIP code 40310 (Burgin) is located in Mercer County, Kentucky. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40310?
ZIP code 40310 in Burgin, KY has a population of 526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40310?
The median household income in ZIP 40310 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40310?
The median home value in ZIP 40310 is $126,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40310 is White at 91.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40310?
ZIP code 40310 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40310 are: Utilities (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40310?
In ZIP code 40310, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 40310?
In ZIP code 40310, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40310 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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