Zip code 40170: Stephensport, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40170?

40170 is assigned to Stephensport, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40170 in?

40170 is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40170?

About 396 people live in 40170, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 40170?

The closest zip codes to 40170 are 40171, 47574, 47525, 40161, 40157.

Residential delivery areaBreckinridge CountyCentral Time

Population

396

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$343K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

9.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 40170

40170 is a rural zip code in Stephensport, Kentucky (Breckinridge County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 396 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 9.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

60.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $342,500. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 40170 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 396 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate60.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%23rd of 722 in KY
Uninsured rate62.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%1st of 723 in KY
Veterans37.9%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%4th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%7th of 634 in KY
Residents under 1864.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%2nd of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older22.5%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%156th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate75.3%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%419th of 719 in KY
Median home value$342,500
52nd
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,60024th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%163rd of 723 in KY
Diversity index23.9
17th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5167th of 724 in KY
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi677th of 724 in KY
Population396
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824622nd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$9,367
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821712th of 722 in KY
Median age9.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1722nd of 724 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%563rd of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%560th of 719 in KY
Broadband access58%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%698th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%452nd of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%663rd of 719 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%382nd of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%630th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%604th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%666th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.297
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477663rd of 715 in KY

Measure	40170	Breckinridge	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	60.4%	21.4%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	23rd of 722
Uninsured rateWeakness	62.4%	7%	6%	8.4%	99th	1st of 723
Veterans	37.9%	8.6%	6.5%	6.2%	99th	4th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	42.7%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	7th of 634
Residents under 18	64.6%	22.8%	22.6%	22%	99th	2nd of 724
Residents 65 and older	22.5%	20.4%	17.3%	17.2%	85th	156th of 724
Homeownership rate	75.3%	81.4%	68.3%	65.2%	67th	419th of 719
Median home value	$342,500	$156,700	$205,600	$332,700	52nd	24th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.6%	14.2%	27.6%	35.7%	30th	163rd of 723
Diversity index	23.9	13.8	32.5	61.4	17th	167th of 724
Population density	17/sq mi	37/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	677th of 724
Population	396	20,881	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	622nd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$9,367	$30,854	$35,821	$44,673	1st	712th of 722
Median age	9.3	42.5	39.1	38.9	1st	722nd of 724
Work from home	0%	3.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	563rd of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	560th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	58%	83.9%	88.6%	91%	1st	698th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	452nd of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	25.3%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	663rd of 719
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	382nd of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	630th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	604th of 719
Government workers	0%	12.5%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	666th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.297	0.471	0.477	0.483	1st	663rd of 715

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

37%

Under 5

28%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

9.3

Under 18

64.6%

65 and over

22.5%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial14%

Diversity index

23.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

23%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 81
Average household size: 4.9
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 56.8%
Living alone: 43.2%
Veterans (of adults): 37.9%
Male / female: 66% / 34%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

35%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40170

—

Breckinridge Co.

$55,843

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$9,367

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

60.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.297

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40170

$342,500

Breckinridge Co.

$156,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40170

—

Breckinridge Co.

$733

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 81
Owner-occupied: 75.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 7.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

100%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

70%

20–29

30%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

19.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

100%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

100%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40170	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

20%

Some college

10%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 68.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 58%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33.3%
No internet access: 42%
Without health insurance: 62.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Stephensport
State: Kentucky
County: Breckinridge County
Center point: 37.9665° N, 86.4874° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40170

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40171	Union Star, KY	2.8 mi	272	$45,929	$81,800
47574	Rome, IN	4.2 mi	46	—	—
47525	Derby, IN	5.4 mi	235	—	$210,700
40161	Rhodelia, KY	5.5 mi	182	$74,348	—
40157	Payneville, KY	7.2 mi	854	$58,750	$245,000
40176	Webster, KY	8.5 mi	898	$62,422	$189,300
47520	Cannelton, IN	10 mi	2,933	$50,882	$162,200
47551	Leopold, IN	11 mi	607	$68,859	$172,200
40104	Battletown, KY	12 mi	1,143	$71,111	$150,000
40153	Mc Quady, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
47586	Tell City, IN	12 mi	10,826	$60,587	$159,000
40143	Hardinsburg, KY	13 mi	5,756	$59,475	$155,900

Questions about 40170

What city is zip code 40170?

40170 is assigned to Stephensport, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40170 in?

40170 is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40170?

About 396 people live in 40170, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40170 in?

40170 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 40170?

The closest zip codes to 40170 are 40171, 47574, 47525, 40161, 40157.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40170, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.