ZIP Code 40324

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Source:

Georgetown · Scott County · Kentucky

Population
41,342

103/sq mi

Median income
$85,110

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$289,100

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.5%

Median age 35.3

Land area
401.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 40324 in Georgetown, Kentucky has a population of 41,342. The median household income is $85,110, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $289,100, 4% above the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 401.8 square miles in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky. The area is home to 41,342 residents, producing a population density of 103 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 40324 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40324 sits at $85,110 (43% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $40,850. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $289,100 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 40324 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 40324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40324.

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 40324, Georgetown, 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

41,342

Population

401.8

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40324?

35.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$85,110

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$40,850

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,027

Total Housing Units

20,058

Occupied Units

969

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$289,100

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40324 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 153
2021 +11.2% 170
2022 +16.2% 197
2023 +2.9% 203
2024 +13.9% 231

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 990 business establishments in ZIP 40324, employing approximately 26,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,592,207,000.

990

Businesses

26,020

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 147 14.8%
Retail trade 128 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 115 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 96 9.7%
Construction 84 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 6.1%
Finance and insurance 56 5.7%
Manufacturing 47 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 30 3.0%
Wholesale trade 24 2.4%
Information 23 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.1%
Educational services 10 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
40511 Lexington, KY 31,798 8.8 mi
40379 Stamping Ground, KY 3,288 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40324 in?
ZIP code 40324 (Georgetown) is located in Scott County, Kentucky. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40324?
ZIP code 40324 in Georgetown, KY has a population of 41,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40324?
The median household income in ZIP 40324 is $85,110, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40324?
The median home value in ZIP 40324 is $289,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40324 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40324?
ZIP code 40324 has 990 business establishments employing approximately 26,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40324 are: Health care and social assistance (147), Retail trade (128), Accommodation and food services (115). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40324 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40324?
In ZIP code 40324, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40324 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40324?
In ZIP code 40324, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40324 is 11.0% 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 Georgetown, 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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