ZIP Code 40385

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Waco · Madison County · Kentucky

Population
3,131

26/sq mi

Median income
$63,103

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,700

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 42.5

Land area
122.3 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40385?

42.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
40336 Irvine, KY 13,061 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40385 in?
ZIP code 40385 (Waco) is located in Madison County, Kentucky. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40385?
ZIP code 40385 in Waco, KY has a population of 3,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40385?
The median household income in ZIP 40385 is $63,103, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40385?
The median home value in ZIP 40385 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40385 is White at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40385?
ZIP code 40385 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40385?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40385 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40385?
In ZIP code 40385, 66.5% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40385?
In ZIP code 40385, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40385 is 7.4% 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 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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