PlainZIP

East Bernstadt, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40729

Laurel County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,485
32/sq mi
$47,077
Median income
$104,700
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Bernstadt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40729 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky, home to 5,485 residents across 170.3 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40729 reports a modest median household income of $47,077 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,203. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $104,700 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $693 a month; 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 40729 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Laurel County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 40729

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Bernstadt, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40729.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40729, East Bernstadt, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,485

Population

170.3

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40729?

41.2

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$47,077

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$25,203

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40729 ranks nationally

East Bernstadt, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,077 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,551

Total Housing Units

2,265

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$104,700

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$693

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 40729, employing approximately 992 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,744,000.

47

Businesses

992

Employees

$45.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 25.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 19.1%
Construction 7 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 14.9%
Manufacturing 4 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.4%

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 40729 vs 40741 →

ZIP 40729 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40729 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40729 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40729 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40741 London, KY 21,875 7.6 mi
40445 Livingston, KY 997 6.7 mi
40460 Orlando, KY 1,129 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurel County

40741 standard
London, KY
Pop: 21,875
40744 standard
London, KY
Pop: 18,334
40740 standard
Lily, KY
Pop: 3,321
40737 standard
Keavy, KY
Pop: 1,379
40743 standard
London, KY
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Laurel County East Bernstadt, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40729 in? ▼
ZIP code 40729 (East Bernstadt) is located in Laurel County, Kentucky. Laurel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurel-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40729? ▼
ZIP code 40729 in East Bernstadt, KY has a population of 5,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40729 is $47,077, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40729? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40729 is $104,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40729 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40729? ▼
ZIP code 40729 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40729? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40729 are: Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (9), Construction (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40729? ▼
In ZIP code 40729, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 40729? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40729 is 26.7 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 40729? ▼
In ZIP code 40729, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40729 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.