40387 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40387, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40387 is a zip code in Menifee County and Morgan County, Kentucky, which covers Frenchburg CCD, Grassy Creek CCD, and Wrigley, with a total population of 1,887 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 40387 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40387.

The estimated population of people living in 40387 is 1,887, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40387 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,887
 -2.38% -8.04%
2020
1,933
 -0.31% -
2019
1,939
 -1.47% -
2018
1,968
 -4.09% -
2017
2,052
 - -

Population of 40387 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40387 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
97%
97.2%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3%
2.7%
 +11.11%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40387 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 40387 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40387 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40387 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 -0.85% 45.9 -0.86% 47.5 -3.46%
2020 46.8 +3.08% 46.3 +0.43% 49.2 +15.22%
2019 45.4 -6.39% 46.1 -2.12% 42.7 -13.74%
2018 48.5 -1.02% 47.1 -3.68% 49.5 +0.61%
2017 49 - 48.9 - 49.2 -

The median age of the 40387 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 40387 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 95 +14.08% 74 -34.42% 107 45
10 to 19 130 -51.81% 99 +37.73% 69 137
20 to 29 106 +44.48% 63 -18.63% 153 47
30 to 39 132 +21.07% 114 -23.85% 156 87
40 to 49 188 -27.44% 95 +32.89% 141 105
50 to 59 130 18.26% 129 +31.76% 129 159
60 to 69 211 +6.76% 135 -25.56% 223 87
70+ 203 24.44% 148 -20.54% 133 109

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40387 zip code is $37,442.00.

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 40387.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,056.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,179.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,600.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40387 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 40387, 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 40387 is currently $49,905.00.

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.

0.88% of households in 40387 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 40387 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40387 is $20,943.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40387 by the total population of 40387.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40387 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40387 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
    3.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40387 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40387 zip over the age of 16 is 1,600.

Of those people, a total of 44.30% 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 40387 is 43.10%.

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 40387 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 71 36.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 94 56.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 106 89.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 142 72.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 191 49.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 261 54.40% 13.40%
55 to 59 years 183 73.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 178 15.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 188 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 186 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40387. 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 1,600 44.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 56 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,544 42.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40387 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 40387 is 690, with median earnings of $28,021.00.

Women in 40387 are earning approximately 66.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 690 $28,021.00
Male 393 $32,837.00
Female 297 $21,771.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40387 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 45 $88,512.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $51,094.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 155 $8,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $9,456.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00
Production 101 $37,734.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $33,672.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40387 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 40387.

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 45 $88,512.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 35 $31,932.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 49 $0.00 106 $8,795.00
Office and Administrative Support 6 $0.00 23 $24,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $9,456.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 75 $39,766.00 26 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $33,203.00 6 $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 680 households in 40387, with an average household size of 2.78 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 430 families living in the 40387 zip code with an average family size of 3.53 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 40387:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 383 36 11 250
Average Household Size 3.5 3.64 6.09 1.4
Total Families 383 36 11 0
Average Household Size 3.46 3.39 6.09 0

Poverty

Of the 430 families living in 40387, 18.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40387:

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 1,476 housing units in 40387.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 680 46.07%
Vacant 796 53.93%

2.37% of the total 1,476 housing units in 40387 are rental units. This is approximately 35 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 527 are occupied by the owner - or 35.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40387 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40387 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
    118
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    7
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40387 is $81,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40387 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    104
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    262
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    91
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    46
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    24
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40387. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40387 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    42
  • 1960 to 1969
    72
  • 1970 to 1979
    294
  • 1980 to 1989
    321
  • 1990 to 1999
    402
  • 2000 to 2009
    267
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 40387 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    33
  • 1 vehicle available
    168
  • 2 vehicles available
    294
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    185

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40387 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40387 that commute to work in a particular way.

46.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40387.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    6
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    32
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    108
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    23
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    11
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    56
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    226
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    136

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40387 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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