ZIP Code 40311
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Carlisle · Nicholas County · Kentucky
- Population
- 7,153
- Median income
- $61,348
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.9%
- Land area
- 455.6 sq mi
16/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
New York
ZIP code 40311 in Carlisle, Kentucky has a population of 7,153. The median household income is $61,348, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $130,000, 53% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40311 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 455.6 square miles in Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky. The area is home to 7,153 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 40311 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40311 sits at $61,348 (3% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,938. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $130,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40311 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Nicholas County, so you can benchmark 40311 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 40311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40311.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40311, Carlisle, 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
7,153
Population
455.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40311?
40.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$61,348
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$25,938
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,360
Total Housing Units
2,795
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state
$693
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+34.8%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40311 have increased 34.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.8% | 135 |
| 2020 | -0.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 147 |
| 2022 | +34.8% | 198 |
| 2024 | — | 219 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 40311, employing approximately 406 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,545,000.
85
Businesses
406
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Information | 3 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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