ZIP Code 40387

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Wellington · Menifee County · Kentucky

Population
2,046

11/sq mi

Median income
$45,391

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,300

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 54.5

Land area
187.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 40387 in Wellington, Kentucky has a population of 2,046. The median household income is $45,391, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $123,300, 56% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40387 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.7 square miles in Wellington, Menifee County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,046 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 40387 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40387 sits at $45,391 (24% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,492. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $123,300 (22% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40387 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Menifee County, so you can benchmark 40387 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 →

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 40387, Wellington, 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

2,046

Population

187.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40387?

54.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$45,391

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$26,492

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,344

Total Housing Units

787

Occupied Units

557

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$123,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 40387, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,656,000.

11

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%
Retail trade 3 27.3%

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 40387 vs 40316 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40316 Denniston, KY 309 2.0 mi
41425 Ezel, KY 1,138 5.2 mi
40322 Frenchburg, KY 3,328 7.7 mi
41332 Hazel Green, KY 1,184 10.9 mi
40371 Salt Lick, KY 2,838 11.6 mi
41360 Pine Ridge, KY 500 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40387 in?
ZIP code 40387 (Wellington) is located in Menifee County, Kentucky. Menifee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menifee-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40387?
ZIP code 40387 in Wellington, KY has a population of 2,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40387?
The median household income in ZIP 40387 is $45,391, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40387?
The median home value in ZIP 40387 is $123,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40387?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40387 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40387?
ZIP code 40387 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40387?
In ZIP code 40387, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 40387?
In ZIP code 40387, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40387?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40387 is 18.6% 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 Wellington, 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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