PlainZIP

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
$56,477
Median income
$126,600
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,580. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 0.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $126,600 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $957 a month; 73.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 40310, plus 2 more within Mercer County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 40310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burgin, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40310.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40310?

41.8

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
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?

$56,477

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$24,580

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40310 ranks nationally

Burgin, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,477 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$126,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40310 ranks #4 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 40310 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 40310 ranks #4 of 4 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
40422 Danville, KY 24,280 8.0 mi
40330 Harrodsburg, KY 19,334 7.4 mi
40390 Wilmore, KY 7,366 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

40330 standard
Harrodsburg, KY
Pop: 19,334
40372 standard
Salvisa, KY
Pop: 2,128

Related Areas

Mercer County Burgin, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.