ZIP Code 40356
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Nicholasville · Jessamine County · Kentucky
- Population
- 40,503
- Median income
- $74,495
- Median home value
- $268,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.0%
- Land area
- 362.3 sq mi
112/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
New York
ZIP code 40356 in Nicholasville, Kentucky has a population of 40,503. The median household income is $74,495, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $268,100, 4% below the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 362.3 square miles in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. The area is home to 40,503 residents, producing a population density of 112 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 40356 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40356 sits at $74,495 (25% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $43,672. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $268,100 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Jessamine County, so you can benchmark 40356 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 40356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40356.
- Construction
Construction
197 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
127 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 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 40356, Nicholasville, 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
40,503
Population
362.3
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40356?
39.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$74,495
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$43,672
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 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?
18,288
Total Housing Units
17,283
Occupied Units
1,005
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,100
Median Home Value
+69% vs state
$1,154
Median Rent
1993
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40356 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 170 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 198 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 219 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 235 |
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 1,214 business establishments in ZIP 40356, employing approximately 14,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $745,711,000.
1,214
Businesses
14,354
Employees
$745.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 197 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 110 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
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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