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London, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40741

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

21,875
40/sq mi
$64,552
Median income
$168,500
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

London pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 541.5 square miles in London, Laurel County, Kentucky. The area is home to 21,875 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 40741 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40741 sits at $64,552 (8% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,340. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $168,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Laurel County, so you can benchmark 40741 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 40741

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40741.

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 40741, London, 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

21,875

Population

541.5

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40741?

39.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$64,552

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$29,340

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40741 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,552 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,325

Total Housing Units

9,098

Occupied Units

1,227

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$168,500

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40741 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 149
2021 +13.5% 169
2022 +20.6% 204
2023 -8.1% 187
2024 +12.6% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 758 business establishments in ZIP 40741, employing approximately 14,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $680,928,000.

758

Businesses

14,536

Employees

$680.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 163 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 119 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 72 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 57 7.5%
Construction 55 7.3%
Finance and insurance 45 5.9%
Wholesale trade 40 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 36 4.8%
Manufacturing 25 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 2.9%
Information 17 2.2%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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 40741 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 40741 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 40741 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 40741 ranks the highest of 5 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
40743 London, KY 229 4.4 mi
40729 East Bernstadt, KY 5,485 7.6 mi
40744 London, KY 18,334 7.2 mi
40737 Keavy, KY 1,379 9.1 mi
40740 Lily, KY 3,321 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurel County

40744 standard
London, KY
Pop: 18,334
40729 standard
East Bernstadt, KY
Pop: 5,485
40740 standard
Lily, KY
Pop: 3,321
40737 standard
Keavy, KY
Pop: 1,379
40743 standard
London, KY
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Laurel County London, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40741 in? ▼
ZIP code 40741 (London) 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 40741? ▼
ZIP code 40741 in London, KY has a population of 21,875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40741? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40741 is $64,552, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40741? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40741 is $168,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40741? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40741 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40741? ▼
ZIP code 40741 has 758 business establishments employing approximately 14,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40741? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40741 are: Retail trade (163), Health care and social assistance (119), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40741? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40741 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40741? ▼
In ZIP code 40741, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 40741? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40741 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40741? ▼
In ZIP code 40741, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40741? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40741 is 17.2% 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 London, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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