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 Moderate-density area
- $63,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40361 (Paris, KY) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.8 in 2023 to 225.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,169. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,000 (47% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $850.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Bourbon County, so 40361 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 40361?
40.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.3%
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?
$63,333
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,169
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40361 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Paris, 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)
$63,333 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
8,177housing units
8,177
Total Housing Units
7,254
Occupied Units
923
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,000
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 40361
Paris (40361)
18,220 residents
- 40516 2,877
Lexington (40516)
2,877 residents
- 40348 600
Millersburg (40348)
600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40361 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40361 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40516
Lexington (40516)
$84,510 median income
- 40361
Paris (40361)
$63,333 median income
- 40348
Millersburg (40348)
$41,979 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40361, 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 (18,220 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 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.
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