Owenton, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40359
Owen County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,080
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,542
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Owenton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40359 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Owenton, Owen County, Kentucky, home to 7,080 residents across 590.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40359 reports a modest median household income of $62,542 (5% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,857. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,700 (7% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $745; 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kentucky and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 40359.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 40359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Owenton, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40359.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40359, Owenton, 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
7,080
Population
590.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40359?
43.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$62,542
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,857
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40359 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Owenton, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,542 Top 37% higher than 63% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,240housing units
3,240
Total Housing Units
2,629
Occupied Units
611
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,700
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$745
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 40359, employing approximately 826 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,099,000.
100
Businesses
826
Employees
$34.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 23.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Information | 4 | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40359, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,080 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40359 in?
ZIP code 40359 (Owenton) is located in Owen County, Kentucky. Owen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/owen-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40359?
ZIP code 40359 in Owenton, KY has a population of 7,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40359?
The median household income in ZIP 40359 is $62,542, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40359?
The median home value in ZIP 40359 is $169,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40359 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40359?
ZIP code 40359 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40359 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (16), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40359?
In ZIP code 40359, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 40359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40359 is 36.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40359?
In ZIP code 40359, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40359 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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