ZIP Code 40374

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Sharpsburg · Bath County · Kentucky

Population
1,702

10/sq mi

Median income
$43,607

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,100

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 33.9

Land area
163.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 40374 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky has a population of 1,702. The median household income is $43,607, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $115,100, 59% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40374 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.7 square miles in Sharpsburg, Bath County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,702 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 40374 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40374 sits at $43,607 (27% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,218. The poverty rate stands at 36.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $115,100 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $664 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40374 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Bath County, so you can benchmark 40374 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 40374

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40374.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40374, Sharpsburg, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,702

Population

163.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40374?

33.9

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$43,607

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$22,218

Per Capita Income

36.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

865

Total Housing Units

767

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$115,100

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$664

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 40374, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,802,000.

21

Businesses

182

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 23.8%
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 14.3%
Finance and insurance 3 14.3%

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 40374 vs 40350 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40350 Moorefield, KY 228 6.8 mi
40360 Owingsville, KY 6,564 8.2 mi
40353 Mount Sterling, KY 20,779 10.5 mi
40311 Carlisle, KY 7,153 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40374 in?
ZIP code 40374 (Sharpsburg) is located in Bath County, Kentucky. Bath County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bath-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40374?
ZIP code 40374 in Sharpsburg, KY has a population of 1,702 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40374?
The median household income in ZIP 40374 is $43,607, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40374?
The median home value in ZIP 40374 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40374?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40374 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40374?
ZIP code 40374 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40374?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40374 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40374?
In ZIP code 40374, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 40374?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40374 is 31.5 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 40374?
In ZIP code 40374, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40374?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40374 is 36.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sharpsburg, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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