40004 ZIP Code
Bardstown, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40004 |
| City/Town: | Bardstown |
| County: | Nelson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,528 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,732 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,551 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,007 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,200 |
| Land Area: | 145.5 sq miles
376.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8024, -85.4699 |
Population Information (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,528 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,980 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,548 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,849 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,981 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,886 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,906 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,867 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,632 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,974 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,896 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,011 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,195 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,260 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,348 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 723 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $924 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,007 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,276 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 731 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,778 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,498 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,039 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 576 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,292 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,442 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,200 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,378 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,017 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,134 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40004 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,732 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,951 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,441 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,551 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,179 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,669 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 458 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,165 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,930 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,066 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 673 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,905 | 88.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,069 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 236 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 210 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,057 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 405 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 881 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 679 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40004 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 289 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 482 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,389 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,345 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,502 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,320 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,692 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,803 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 913 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 541 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40004 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,385 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,136 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 305 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 619 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40004 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 278 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 820 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,150 | 21.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 493 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,866 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,015 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 90 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 600 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 812 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,182 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,065 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 552 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 746 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,162 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,934 | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,480 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,014 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40004 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,365 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,482 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,260 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 695 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 219 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,225 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40004 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,184 | 78.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 465 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 321 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 480 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 481 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 294 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 104 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 678 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40004 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,249 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,700 | 20.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,646 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,776 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,195 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 767 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 836 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 249 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 519 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40004 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 52 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 442 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,838 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,998 | 61.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,320 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40004 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,515 | 20.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 502 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,802 | 71.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 171 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 105 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40004 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 388 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,894 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,662 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,332 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40004 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 318 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 605 | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,646 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,937 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,223 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,745 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 304 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40004 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,260 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $425 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $924 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,276 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,914 | 48.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,244 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,163 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,309 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,664 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,736 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40004 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,030 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,890 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,226 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 314 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,494 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,036 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40004 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,807 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 961 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 415 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,739 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,535 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,157 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,566 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,124 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,176 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,682 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 295 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,380 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,007 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40004 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,438 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,822 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,601 | 68.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,137 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 84 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,729 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 799 | 368.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 799 | 368.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 799 | 368.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 200 | 92.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 125 | 57.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 265 | 122.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40004 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,679 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,638 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,041 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 490 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 399 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 146 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40004 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,276 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,481 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Bardstown, KY40004