Zip code 40052: New Hope, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40052?

40052 is assigned to New Hope, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40052 in?

40052 is mostly in Nelson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 40052?

About 655 people live in 40052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40052?

The median household income in 40052 is $45,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 40052?

The closest zip codes to 40052 are 40062, 40060, 40037, 40051, 40049.

Residential delivery areaNelson CountyEastern Time

Population

655

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 40052

40052 is a rural zip code in New Hope, Kentucky (Nelson County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 655 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 47.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,750 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management.

How 40052 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%53rd of 634 in KY
Homeownership rate87.1%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%189th of 719 in KY
Median age47.1
91st
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1171st of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.501
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47791st of 715 in KY
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%138th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older20.8%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%224th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy7.9%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%502nd of 719 in KY
Residents under 1822.6%
55th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%330th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%583rd of 722 in KY
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min384th of 624 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher23.7%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%162nd of 723 in KY
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%396th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers6.9%
14th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%508th of 719 in KY
Per capita income$27,319
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821396th of 722 in KY
Median household income$45,750
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726474th of 641 in KY
Uninsured rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%547th of 723 in KY
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%606th of 724 in KY
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi577th of 724 in KY
Government workers6.9%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%611th of 719 in KY
Population655
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824537th of 724 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%685th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5701st of 724 in KY
Broadband access73.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%636th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%654th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$23,468
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552663rd of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%636th of 719 in KY

Measure	40052	Nelson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	50.8%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	53rd of 634
Homeownership rateStrength	87.1%	78.3%	68.3%	65.2%	92nd	189th of 719
Median age	47.1	39.5	39.1	38.9	91st	171st of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.501	0.431	0.477	0.483	89th	91st of 715
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	3.3%	4.9%	5.2%	87th	138th of 719
Residents 65 and older	20.8%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	78th	224th of 724
Housing vacancy	7.9%	5.8%	10.3%	10.1%	60th	502nd of 719
Residents under 18	22.6%	23%	22.6%	22%	55th	330th of 724
Poverty rate	9.6%	10.8%	16.1%	12.5%	42nd	583rd of 722
Average commute	24.9 min	26.6 min	24 min	26.4 min	42nd	384th of 624
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.7%	23.8%	27.6%	35.7%	30th	162nd of 723
Self-employed workers	7.3%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	23rd	396th of 719
Healthcare workers	6.9%	12.3%	10.5%	9.7%	14th	508th of 719
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,319	$35,010	$35,821	$44,673	12th	396th of 722
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,750	$69,562	$63,726	$80,734	6th	474th of 641
Uninsured rateStrength	2.1%	5.1%	6%	8.4%	6th	547th of 723
Veterans	2%	7.1%	6.5%	6.2%	6th	606th of 724
Population density	29/sq mi	114/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	577th of 724
Government workers	6.9%	13.4%	14.6%	14.5%	4th	611th of 719
Population	655	47,606	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	537th of 724
Work from home	0%	6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	685th of 719
Diversity index	0	20.2	32.5	61.4	1st	701st of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	73.3%	90.6%	88.6%	91%	1st	636th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	654th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$23,468	$45,171	$43,552	$49,666	1st	663rd of 700
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	636th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

26%

45–54

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.1

Under 18

22.6%

65 and over

20.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 232
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 68.5%
Married couples: 43.1%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

13%

Median household income

40052

$45,750

Nelson Co.

$69,562

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,319

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.501

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40052

—

Nelson Co.

$238,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40052

—

Nelson Co.

$1,008

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 252
Owner-occupied: 87.1%
Vacant: 7.9%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

24%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

20–29

26%

30–44

38%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

25%

Construction and repair

22%

Management

19%

Transportation and moving

Production

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

32%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

18%

Other services

12%

Information

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$23,468

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

27.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40052	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$133,169	$74,888
Service	$31,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$7,944	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,103	$49,199
Production and transportation	$20,179	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

34%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 73.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.2%
No internet access: 26.7%
Without health insurance: 2.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): New Hope
State: Kentucky
County: Nelson County
Center point: 37.6041° N, 85.4879° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

40052 spans 3 counties

Nelson County45% of land
Larue County37% of land
Marion County18% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

New Hope (unincorporated)3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 40052

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40062	Saint Francis, KY	2.6 mi	280	$52,941	$122,700
40060	Raywick, KY	4.4 mi	1,114	$45,313	$158,900
40037	Loretto, KY	5.5 mi	2,793	$70,000	$215,000
40051	New Haven, KY	6 mi	4,658	$80,337	$212,900
40049	Nerinx, KY	6.5 mi	108	—	—
40063	Saint Mary, KY	8.2 mi	326	—	—
40107	Boston, KY	10 mi	2,187	$60,398	$204,000
42748	Hodgenville, KY	12 mi	9,365	$65,691	$186,500
42716	Buffalo, KY	13 mi	1,659	$72,125	$188,800
40004	Bardstown, KY	14 mi	30,601	$66,578	$242,200
42764	Mount Sherman, KY	14 mi	536	$73,929	$123,300
40061	Saint Catharine, KY	14 mi	168	—	—

Questions about 40052

What city is zip code 40052?

40052 is assigned to New Hope, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40052 in?

40052 is mostly in Nelson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 40052?

About 655 people live in 40052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40052 in?

40052 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40052?

The median household income in 40052 is $45,750.

What zip codes are near 40052?

The closest zip codes to 40052 are 40062, 40060, 40037, 40051, 40049.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40052, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.