ZIP Code 40437

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Hustonville · Lincoln County · Kentucky

Population
4,932

16/sq mi

Median income
$53,775

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,000

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 44.4

Land area
314.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 40437 in Hustonville, Kentucky has a population of 4,932. The median household income is $53,775, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $126,000, 55% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 314.1 square miles in Hustonville, Lincoln County, Kentucky. The area is home to 4,932 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 40437 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40437 sits at $53,775 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,220. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $126,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 40437 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 40437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40437.

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 40437, Hustonville, 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

4,932

Population

314.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40437?

44.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$53,775

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,220

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,131

Total Housing Units

1,902

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 40437, employing approximately 165 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,771,000.

44

Businesses

165

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 27.3%
Construction 9 20.4%
Retail trade 6 13.6%
Finance and insurance 4 9.1%
Manufacturing 3 6.8%
Wholesale trade 3 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%

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 40437 vs 40448 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40448 Mc Kinney, KY 53 6.3 mi
42541 Middleburg, KY 531 6.3 mi
40464 Parksville, KY 1,114 8.4 mi
40440 Junction City, KY 2,092 9.5 mi
42539 Liberty, KY 10,026 10.9 mi
40442 Kings Mountain, KY 1,136 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40437 in?
ZIP code 40437 (Hustonville) is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40437?
ZIP code 40437 in Hustonville, KY has a population of 4,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40437?
The median household income in ZIP 40437 is $53,775, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40437?
The median home value in ZIP 40437 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40437 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40437?
ZIP code 40437 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40437 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (9), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40437?
In ZIP code 40437, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 40437?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40437 is 30.9 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 40437?
In ZIP code 40437, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40437 is 10.5% 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 Hustonville, 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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