Zip code 40143: Hardinsburg, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40143?

40143 is assigned to Hardinsburg, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40143 in?

40143 is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40143?

About 5,756 people live in 40143, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40143?

The median household income in 40143 is $59,475.

Q: What zip codes are near 40143?

The closest zip codes to 40143 are 40153, 40111, 40144, 40178, 40146.

Residential delivery areaBreckinridge CountyCentral Time

Population

5,756

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$738/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

142 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

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

About 40143

40143 is a rural zip code in Hardinsburg, Kentucky (Breckinridge County), covering 142 sq mi of land. About 5,756 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,475 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,900, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $738 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 40143 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy19.2%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%192nd of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%117th of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers12.8%
82nd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%143rd of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.478
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477156th of 715 in KY
Median age42.4
74th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1320th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%213th of 719 in KY
Average commute28.5 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min250th of 624 in KY
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%251st of 724 in KY
Poverty rate13.6%
64th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%464th of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate72.5%
60th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%479th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1821.7%
46th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%390th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers8.7%
38th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%426th of 719 in KY
Per capita income$36,029
37th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821145th of 722 in KY
Rent-burdened renters45.4%
30th
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%277th of 634 in KY
Median household income$59,475
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726287th of 641 in KY
Median earnings per worker$38,841
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552416th of 700 in KY
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%371st of 719 in KY
Government workers9.7%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%544th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate3.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%486th of 723 in KY
Median home value$155,900
11th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600286th of 642 in KY
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%259th of 719 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher15.4%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%343rd of 723 in KY
Population5,756
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824190th of 724 in KY
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi476th of 724 in KY
Diversity index12
5th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5357th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$738
4th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967299th of 467 in KY
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%365th of 724 in KY
Work from home1.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%528th of 719 in KY

Measure	40143	Breckinridge	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Housing vacancy	19.2%	25.3%	10.3%	10.1%	93rd	192nd of 719
Residents 65 and older	24%	20.4%	17.3%	17.2%	90th	117th of 724
Self-employed workers	12.8%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	82nd	143rd of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.478	0.471	0.477	0.483	80th	156th of 715
Median age	42.4	42.5	39.1	38.9	74th	320th of 724
Unemployment rate	6%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	68th	213th of 719
Average commute	28.5 min	32.7 min	24 min	26.4 min	66th	250th of 624
Veterans	6.9%	8.6%	6.5%	6.2%	65th	251st of 724
Poverty rate	13.6%	21.4%	16.1%	12.5%	64th	464th of 722
Homeownership rate	72.5%	81.4%	68.3%	65.2%	60th	479th of 719
Residents under 18	21.7%	22.8%	22.6%	22%	46th	390th of 724
Healthcare workers	8.7%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	38th	426th of 719
Per capita income	$36,029	$30,854	$35,821	$44,673	37th	145th of 722
Rent-burdened renters	45.4%	42.7%	45.4%	51.1%	30th	277th of 634
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,475	$55,843	$63,726	$80,734	20th	287th of 641
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,841	$39,350	$43,552	$49,666	18th	416th of 700
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	83.9%	88.6%	91%	17th	371st of 719
Government workers	9.7%	12.5%	14.6%	14.5%	17th	544th of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	3.2%	7%	6%	8.4%	14th	486th of 723
Median home value	$155,900	$156,700	$205,600	$332,700	11th	286th of 642
Tech workers	0.9%	1.2%	2.2%	3.8%	11th	259th of 719
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.4%	14.2%	27.6%	35.7%	10th	343rd of 723
Population	5,756	20,881	4,534,824	334,922,499	9th	190th of 724
Population density	41/sq mi	37/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	476th of 724
Diversity index	12	13.8	32.5	61.4	5th	357th of 724
Median gross rent	$738	$733	$967	$1,413	4th	299th of 467
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	0.6%	4.7%	14.1%	2nd	365th of 724
Work from home	1.1%	3.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	528th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.4

Under 18

21.7%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.1%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 2,285
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65%
Married couples: 48.1%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

40143

$59,475

Breckinridge Co.

$55,843

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,029

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.478

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40143

$155,900

Breckinridge Co.

$156,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40143

$738

Breckinridge Co.

$733

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,827
Owner-occupied: 72.5%
Vacant: 19.2%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.4%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

25%

20–29

30–44

11%

45–59

12%

60+

17%

Average commute

28.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

23%

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Management

10%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Education

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

11%

Education

10%

Construction

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Wholesale

0.4%

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$38,841

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40143	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,100	$74,888
Service	$23,021	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,217	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$67,371	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,885	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

43%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.3%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 3.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hardinsburg
State: Kentucky
County: Breckinridge County
Center point: 37.7851° N, 86.4999° W
Land area: 142 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hardinsburg2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 40143

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40153	Mc Quady, KY · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
40111	Cloverport, KY	6.5 mi	1,903	$41,576	$118,400
40144	Harned, KY	6.6 mi	1,930	$41,711	$218,000
40178	Westview, KY	8.3 mi	522	$53,576	—
40146	Irvington, KY	11 mi	3,650	$54,167	$150,600
40176	Webster, KY	12 mi	898	$62,422	$189,300
47574	Rome, IN	12 mi	46	—	—
40140	Garfield, KY	12 mi	866	$81,708	$135,900
40119	Falls Of Rough, KY	13 mi	1,976	$65,500	$128,700
40170	Stephensport, KY	13 mi	396	—	$342,500
40152	Mc Daniels, KY	13 mi	728	$71,406	$173,900
40171	Union Star, KY	13 mi	272	$45,929	$81,800

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Questions about 40143

What city is zip code 40143?

40143 is assigned to Hardinsburg, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40143 in?

40143 is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40143?

About 5,756 people live in 40143, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40143 in?

40143 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 40143?

The median household income in 40143 is $59,475.

What zip codes are near 40143?

The closest zip codes to 40143 are 40153, 40111, 40144, 40178, 40146.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40143, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.