ZIP Code 40409

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Brodhead · Rockcastle County · Kentucky

Population
3,843

34/sq mi

Median income
$52,619

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,600

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 41.8

Land area
113.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 40409 in Brodhead, Kentucky has a population of 3,843. The median household income is $52,619, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $123,600, 56% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40409 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.7 square miles in Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. The area is home to 3,843 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 40409 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40409 sits at $52,619 (12% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,049. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $123,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $757 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40409 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Rockcastle County, so you can benchmark 40409 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 40409, Brodhead, 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

3,843

Population

113.7

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40409?

41.8

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$52,619

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$28,049

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,620

Total Housing Units

1,402

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$123,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$757

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 40409, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,657,000.

27

Businesses

217

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 33.3%
Construction 4 14.8%

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 40409 vs 40419 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40419 Crab Orchard, KY 4,621 6.0 mi
40456 Mount Vernon, KY 9,300 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockcastle County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40409 in?
ZIP code 40409 (Brodhead) is located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Rockcastle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockcastle-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40409?
ZIP code 40409 in Brodhead, KY has a population of 3,843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40409?
The median household income in ZIP 40409 is $52,619, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40409?
The median home value in ZIP 40409 is $123,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40409 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40409?
ZIP code 40409 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40409?
In ZIP code 40409, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 40409?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40409 is 29.9 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 40409?
In ZIP code 40409, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40409 is 21.9% 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 Brodhead, 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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