40059 ZIP Code
Prospect, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40059 |
| City/Town: | Prospect |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,769 |
| Median Household Income: | $167,193 |
| Per Capita Income: | $79,830 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,557 |
| Median Home Value: | $511,400 |
| Land Area: | 28.2 sq miles
73.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3556, -85.5820 |
Population Information (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,769 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,222 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,547 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 969 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,011 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,568 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,720 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 724 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,088 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,481 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,595 | 17.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,661 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,449 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,495 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,714 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 294 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $511,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,857 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,557 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,082 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 475 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,252 | 89.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 830 | 10.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,777 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 130 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 149 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,150 | 7.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,023 | 13.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 702 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,679 | 38.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,944 | 33.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 71.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40059 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $167,193 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $243,953 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $190,615 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $79,830 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,897 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 513 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,282 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,244 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 900 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 729 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,331 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 628 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,217 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 76 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 505 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 382 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 439 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 226 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40059 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 49 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 110 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 161 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 281 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 402 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 826 | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 834 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 944 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,264 | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,211 | 39.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40059 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,242 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 578 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 83 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,729 | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40059 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 202 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 968 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 907 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 469 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,584 | 16.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,606 | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,431 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 743 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 375 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.1% | 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 (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,304 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,152 | 87.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,843 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 348 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40059 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,249 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,704 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,626 | 32.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 229 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 90 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40059 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,016 | 82.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 611 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 74 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 249 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 183 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 320 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40059 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,481 | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,159 | 25.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,880 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 993 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,071 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 401 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 270 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 76 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 223 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40059 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 233 | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,217 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,207 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,784 | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,105 | 24.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40059 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,541 | 68.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,252 | 27.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40059 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 153 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,764 | 21.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,157 | 51.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,008 | 24.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40059 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 65 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 72 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 289 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 234 | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 462 | 6.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,409 | 33.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,160 | 43.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 561 | 7.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40059 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,867 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $904 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,857 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,082 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,705 | 70.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,261 | 28.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 683 | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,495 | 18.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,825 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,877 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40059 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,462 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,827 | 21.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,931 | 70.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 85 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 601 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,503 | 17.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40059 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,168 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 357 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,135 | 41.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,679 | 32.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 874 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,896 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,033 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,652 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,874 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 266 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 642 | 34.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 966 | 51.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40059 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,616 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,906 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 803 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,061 | 55.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 664 | 34.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,923 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,846 | 1161.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,846 | 1161.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,846 | 1161.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 457 | 287.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 8.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 147 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 245 | 154.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40059 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,800 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,258 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,542 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 111 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 891 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 500 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40059 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,082 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,995 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Prospect, KY40059