ZIP Code 40385
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Waco · Madison County · Kentucky
- Population
- 3,131
- Median income
- $63,103
- Median home value
- $194,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.4%
- Land area
- 122.3 sq mi
26/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 40385 in Waco, Kentucky has a population of 3,131. The median household income is $63,103, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $194,700, 30% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40385 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.3 square miles in Waco, Madison County, Kentucky. The area is home to 3,131 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 40385 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40385 sits at $63,103 (6% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,133. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $194,700 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $680 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40385 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 40385 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 40385
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40385.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40385, Waco, 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
3,131
Population
122.3
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40385?
42.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$63,103
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$28,133
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,237
Total Housing Units
923
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,700
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$680
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 40385, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,358,000.
22
Businesses
64
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 31.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.6% |
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 40385 vs 40336 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40336 | Irvine, KY | 13,061 | 8.7 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Waco, 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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