Stamping Ground, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40379
Scott County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,288
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,228
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stamping Ground pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40379 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 40379 (Stamping Ground, KY) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.5 in 2023 to 243.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40379 covers 164.4 square miles in Stamping Ground, Scott County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,288 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40379 reports a modest median household income of $62,228 (4% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,638. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $240,900 (52% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $947.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Scott County, so 40379 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 →
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 40379, Stamping Ground, 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
3,288
Population
164.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40379?
46.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,228
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$39,638
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40379 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Stamping Ground, 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)
$62,228 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,739housing units
1,739
Total Housing Units
1,637
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,900
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$947
Median Rent
1981
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40379 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 163 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 200 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 217 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 244 |
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 26 business establishments in ZIP 40379, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,770,000.
26
Businesses
195
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 26.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
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 40379 vs 40324 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40324 | Georgetown, KY | 41,342 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40379, 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 (3,288 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 40379 in?
ZIP code 40379 (Stamping Ground) is located in Scott County, Kentucky. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40379?
ZIP code 40379 in Stamping Ground, KY has a population of 3,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40379?
The median household income in ZIP 40379 is $62,228, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40379?
The median home value in ZIP 40379 is $240,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40379 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40379?
ZIP code 40379 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40379 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 40379?
In ZIP code 40379, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 40379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40379 is 27.0 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 40379?
In ZIP code 40379, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40379 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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