ZIP Code 40359

ZIP code 40359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 590.0 square miles in Owenton, Owen County, Kentucky. The area is home to 7,080 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 40359 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40359 sits at $62,542 (5% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,857. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $169,700 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $745 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 40359 sits relative to Kentucky and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →