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Paris, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40361

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

18,220
27/sq mi
$63,333
Median income
$233,000
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paris pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40361 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40361 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, home to 18,220 residents across 669.9 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40361 reports a modest median household income of $63,333 (6% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $34,169. Local economic indicators show a 13.5% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $233,000 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 64.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Bourbon County, letting you compare 40361 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 40361

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paris, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40361.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40361, Paris, 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

18,220

Population

669.9

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40361?

40.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$63,333

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$34,169

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40361 ranks nationally

Paris, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,333 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,177

Total Housing Units

7,254

Occupied Units

923

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$233,000

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1980

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40361 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 155
2021 +7.5% 167
2022 +20.3% 200
2023 +9.7% 220
2024 +2.4% 225

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 338 business establishments in ZIP 40361, employing approximately 4,799 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,306,000.

338

Businesses

4,799

Employees

$254.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 46 13.6%
Construction 44 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.1%
Finance and insurance 20 5.9%
Manufacturing 17 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11 3.3%
Wholesale trade 11 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.7%
Information 8 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.4%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 40361 vs 40348 →

ZIP 40361 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 40361 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40361 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 40361 ranks #2 of 3 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
40348 Millersburg, KY 600 7.6 mi
40516 Lexington, KY 2,877 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bourbon County

40348 standard
Millersburg, KY
Pop: 600

Related Areas

Bourbon County Paris, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40361 in? ▼
ZIP code 40361 (Paris) is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Bourbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bourbon-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40361? ▼
ZIP code 40361 in Paris, KY has a population of 18,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40361? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40361 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40361? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40361 is $233,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40361? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40361 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40361? ▼
ZIP code 40361 has 338 business establishments employing approximately 4,799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40361? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40361 are: Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (46), Construction (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40361? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40361 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 40361? ▼
In ZIP code 40361, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 40361? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40361 is 24.9 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 40361? ▼
In ZIP code 40361, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40361? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40361 is 13.5% 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.