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Salvisa, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40372

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

2,128
15/sq mi
$74,205
Median income
$229,800
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40372 covers 139.1 square miles in Salvisa, Mercer County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,128 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40372 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,205 (24% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,072. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $229,800 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Mercer County, letting you compare 40372 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 40372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salvisa, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40372.

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 40372, Salvisa, 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

2,128

Population

139.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40372?

44.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$74,205

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$35,072

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40372 ranks nationally

Salvisa, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,205 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

885

Total Housing Units

795

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$229,800

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1994

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40372 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 155
2021 +10.4% 171
2022 +27.1% 217
2023 +18.0% 256
2024 +3.1% 264

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 23 business establishments in ZIP 40372, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,124,000.

23

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 21.7%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.0%

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 40372 vs 40330 →

ZIP 40372 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 40372 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 40372 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 40372 ranks #3 of 4 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
40330 Harrodsburg, KY 19,334 8.2 mi
40342 Lawrenceburg, KY 21,125 8.6 mi
40383 Versailles, KY 22,408 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

40330 standard
Harrodsburg, KY
Pop: 19,334
40310 standard
Burgin, KY
Pop: 526

Related Areas

Mercer County Salvisa, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40372 in? ▼
ZIP code 40372 (Salvisa) is located in Mercer County, Kentucky. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40372? ▼
ZIP code 40372 in Salvisa, KY has a population of 2,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40372? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40372 is $74,205, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40372? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40372 is $229,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40372? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40372 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40372? ▼
ZIP code 40372 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40372? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40372 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40372? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40372 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 40372? ▼
In ZIP code 40372, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40372? ▼
In ZIP code 40372, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40372? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40372 is 7.0% 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.