ZIP Code 40310

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Burgin · Mercer County · Kentucky

Population
526

340/sq mi

Median income
$56,477

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,600

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.3%

Median age 41.8

Land area
1.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 40310 in Burgin, Kentucky has a population of 526. The median household income is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $126,600, 54% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40310 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky. The area is home to 526 residents, producing a population density of 340 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40310 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40310 sits at $56,477 (5% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,580. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $126,600 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $957 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40310 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 40310 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 40310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Burgin, KY

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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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