40351 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40351, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40351 is a zip code in Carter County, Elliott County, and Rowan County, Kentucky, which covers Upper Tygart CCD, Sandy Hook CCD, Hilda-Triplett CCD, and Morehead, with a total population of 22,539 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 40351 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40351.

The estimated population of people living in 40351 is 22,539, with a median age of 30.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40351 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,539
+2%
+7.00%
2020
22,097
+3.48%
-
2019
21,354
+0.24%
-
2018
21,302
+1.13%
-
2017
21,064
 - -

Population of 40351 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40351 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.1%
95.2%
 -0.11%
Black/African American
2%
1.4%
 +42.86%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.5%
 -6.67%
Asian
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40351 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 40351 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40351 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40351 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.2 +0.33% 29.9 0% 31.1 +0.97%
2020 30.1 -2.59% 29.9 -0.66% 30.8 -4.94%
2019 30.9 0% 30.1 -1.63% 32.4 +3.51%
2018 30.9 -2.52% 30.6 -3.47% 31.3 -1.26%
2017 31.7 - 31.7 - 31.7 -

The median age of the 40351 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 40351 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,072 +4.34% 872 +27.81% 1,109 1,113
10 to 19 1,686 +17.42% 2,016 +20.38% 1,996 2,375
20 to 29 2,177 +10.19% 2,408 -6.48% 2,404 2,229
30 to 39 1,101 +6.53% 1,009 +6.97% 1,148 1,073
40 to 49 1,068 +9.4% 1,104 +10.85% 1,169 1,223
50 to 59 1,324 -18.39% 1,270 +10.84% 1,095 1,412
60 to 69 913 +29.09% 1,033 -12.86% 1,192 890
70+ 806 +8.93% 1,205 +4.24% 873 1,238

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40351 zip code is $46,356.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 40351.

  • Under 25
    $27,813.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,298.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,171.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,078.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40351 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 40351, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 40351 is currently $68,399.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.03% of households in 40351 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 40351 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40351 is $25,347.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40351 by the total population of 40351.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40351 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40351 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40351 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40351 zip over the age of 16 is 18,642.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 40351 is 52.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 40351 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,696 31.80% 13.60%
20 to 24 years 2,935 61.10% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 1,698 74.00% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 1,306 84.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,165 83.40% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 2,392 79.70% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 1,257 62.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,219 44.10% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,741 14.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,233 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40351. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,048 55.70% 5.10%
Black or African American 256 46.10% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 147 67.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 55 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 131 42.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 230 23.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,899 55.90% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40351 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 40351 is 9,805, with median earnings of $28,008.00.

Women in 40351 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,805 $28,008.00
Male 4,751 $31,329.00
Female 5,054 $24,550.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40351 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 751 $48,483.00
Business and Financial 195 $40,288.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $46,534.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $4,347.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $46,250.00
Community and Social Service 312 $28,750.00
Legal 52 $16,528.00
Educational and Library 1,147 $39,395.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 238 $13,372.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,065 $48,495.00
Healthcare Support 366 $16,646.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $12,222.00
Law Enforcement 85 $41,150.00
Food Preparation and Serving 734 $15,530.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 143 $9,568.00
Personal Care and Service 217 $7,359.00
Sales 890 $14,915.00
Office and Administrative Support 856 $24,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 462 $43,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $53,686.00
Production 675 $41,518.00
Transportation and Material Moving 477 $32,112.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40351 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 40351.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 360 $49,524.00 391 $47,518.00
Business and Financial 88 $107,569.00 107 $35,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $44,659.00 57 $46,619.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 44 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $64,018.00 37 $6,321.00
Community and Social Service 94 $25,865.00 218 $29,868.00
Legal 44 $15,972.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 253 $55,868.00 894 $35,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 86 $13,314.00 152 $15,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 226 $47,212.00 839 $48,648.00
Healthcare Support 113 $23,686.00 253 $16,082.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $19,643.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $41,600.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $15,405.00 462 $15,632.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 116 $9,500.00 27 $20,125.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $0.00 161 $6,673.00
Sales 438 $15,313.00 452 $13,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $18,438.00 664 $24,715.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 462 $43,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $53,686.00 0 $0.00
Production 520 $42,703.00 155 $38,291.00
Transportation and Material Moving 477 $32,112.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,995 households in 40351, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,783 families living in the 40351 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 40351:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,779 295 709 3,212
Average Household Size 3.07 3.35 3.45 1.41
Total Families 3,779 295 709 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.28 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 4,783 families living in 40351, 15.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40351:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,391 housing units in 40351.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,995 85.13%
Vacant 1,396 14.87%

26.02% of the total 9,391 housing units in 40351 are rental units. This is approximately 2,444 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,933 are occupied by the owner - or 52.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40351 is $714.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40351 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    618
  • Less than $500
    703
  • $500 to $999
    1,218
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    459
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    45
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    19
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40351 is $146,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40351 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    677
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,011
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    827
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,121
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    892
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    343
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    41
  • $1,000,000 or more
    21

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40351. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40351 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    329
  • 1940 to 1949
    206
  • 1950 to 1959
    375
  • 1960 to 1969
    853
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,469
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,238
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,443
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,455
  • 2010 to 2013
    968
  • 2014 or later
    55

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 40351 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    693
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,321
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,669
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,312

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40351 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40351 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40351.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    473
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,502
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,677
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,203
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,281
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    320
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    628
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    346
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    153
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    299
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    614
  • 90 or more minutes
    339

Summary

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