Hulen, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40845

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

635
28/sq mi
$23,450
Median income
$66,000
Median home value
1.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.6 square miles in Hulen, Bell County, Kentucky. The area is home to 635 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 40845 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40845 sits at $23,450 (61% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $9,067. The poverty rate stands at 59.0% and the unemployment rate at 14.6%. On housing, the median home value is $66,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bell County, so you can benchmark 40845 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 40845, Hulen, 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

635

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40845?

41.9

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$23,450

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$9,067

Per Capita Income

59.0%

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40845 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$23,450 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.0%

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

What does housing look like?

213

Total Housing Units

213

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$66,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40845 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 40845 ranks #6 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 40845 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 40845 ranks #null of 9 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
40819 Coldiron, KY 729 3.1 mi
40988 Stoney Fork, KY 555 3.6 mi
40958 Kettle Island, KY 451 4.5 mi
40856 Miracle, KY 756 5.6 mi
40873 Wallins Creek, KY 2,390 6.2 mi
40863 Pathfork, KY 502 5.7 mi
40813 Calvin, KY 669 6.4 mi
40902 Arjay, KY 1,239 6.6 mi
40824 Dayhoit, KY 559 8.2 mi
40913 Beverly, KY 171 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40845 in?
ZIP code 40845 (Hulen) is located in Bell County, Kentucky. Bell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bell-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40845?
ZIP code 40845 in Hulen, KY has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40845?
The median household income in ZIP 40845 is $23,450, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40845?
The median home value in ZIP 40845 is $66,000, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40845 is White at 88.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40845?
In ZIP code 40845, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.0% 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 40845?
In ZIP code 40845, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40845 is 59.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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