PlainZIP

Denniston, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40316

Menifee County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

309
20/sq mi
$21,618
Median income
$59,100
Median home value
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denniston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40316 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denniston, Menifee County, Kentucky, home to just 309 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40316 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,618 (64% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $11,697. Local economic indicators show a 68.4% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $59,100 (63% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 53.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Menifee County, so you can benchmark 40316 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 40316, Denniston, 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

309

Population

15.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40316?

38.6

Median Age

18.8%

Male

81.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
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 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$21,618

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$11,697

Per Capita Income

68.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40316 ranks nationally

Denniston, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,618 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

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

What does housing look like?

160

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%

$59,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 40316, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,184,000.

4

Businesses

29

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 40316 vs 40387 →

ZIP 40316 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 40316 ranks #6 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 40316 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 40316 ranks #6 of 6 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
40387 Wellington, KY 2,046 2.0 mi
40322 Frenchburg, KY 3,328 5.7 mi
41425 Ezel, KY 1,138 6.6 mi
41360 Pine Ridge, KY 500 11.2 mi
41332 Hazel Green, KY 1,184 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Menifee County

40322 standard
Frenchburg, KY
Pop: 3,328
40387 standard
Wellington, KY
Pop: 2,046
40346 standard
Means, KY
Pop: 686

Related Areas

Menifee County Denniston, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40316 in? ▼
ZIP code 40316 (Denniston) is located in Menifee County, Kentucky. Menifee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menifee-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40316? ▼
ZIP code 40316 in Denniston, KY has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40316 is $21,618, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40316 is $59,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40316 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40316? ▼
ZIP code 40316 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40316? ▼
In ZIP code 40316, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 40316? ▼
In ZIP code 40316, approximately 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40316 is 68.4% 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.