Zip code 40171: Union Star, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40171?

40171 is assigned to Union Star, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40171 in?

40171 is mostly in Breckinridge County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 40171?

About 272 people live in 40171, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40171?

The median household income in 40171 is $45,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 40171?

The closest zip codes to 40171 are 40170, 40161, 40157, 40176, 47574.

Residential delivery areaBreckinridge CountyCentral Time

Population

272

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$82K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

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

About 40171

40171 is a rural zip code in Union Star, Kentucky (Breckinridge County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 272 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 61.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $45,929 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $81,800, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 40171 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 272 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age61.6
99th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.122nd of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older47.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%16th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy13.1%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%333rd of 719 in KY
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%181st of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate71.1%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%506th of 719 in KY
Per capita income$29,438
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821326th of 722 in KY
Diversity index16.1
9th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5275th of 724 in KY
Median household income$45,929
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726470th of 641 in KY
Broadband access80.3%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%540th of 719 in KY
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi706th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher8.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%545th of 723 in KY
Population272
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824662nd of 724 in KY
Median home value$81,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600546th of 642 in KY
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%710th of 722 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%564th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%561st of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%622nd of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%453rd of 724 in KY
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%707th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%383rd of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%631st of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%605th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%667th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.137
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477713th of 715 in KY

Measure	40171	Breckinridge	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Median age	61.6	42.5	39.1	38.9	99th	22nd of 724
Residents 65 and older	47.1%	20.4%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	16th of 724
Housing vacancy	13.1%	25.3%	10.3%	10.1%	82nd	333rd of 719
Veterans	7.7%	8.6%	6.5%	6.2%	74th	181st of 724
Homeownership rate	71.1%	81.4%	68.3%	65.2%	56th	506th of 719
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,438	$30,854	$35,821	$44,673	17th	326th of 722
Diversity index	16.1	13.8	32.5	61.4	9th	275th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,929	$55,843	$63,726	$80,734	6th	470th of 641
Broadband accessWeakness	80.3%	83.9%	88.6%	91%	5th	540th of 719
Population density	14/sq mi	37/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	706th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.8%	14.2%	27.6%	35.7%	2nd	545th of 723
Population	272	20,881	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	662nd of 724
Median home value	$81,800	$156,700	$205,600	$332,700	1st	546th of 642
Poverty rateStrength	0%	21.4%	16.1%	12.5%	1st	710th of 722
Work from home	0%	3.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	564th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	561st of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7%	6%	8.4%	1st	622nd of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	453rd of 724
Residents under 18	0%	22.8%	22.6%	22%	1st	707th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	383rd of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	631st of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	605th of 719
Government workers	0%	12.5%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	667th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.137	0.471	0.477	0.483	1st	713th 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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

53%

55–64

25%

65–74

22%

75+

Median age

61.6

Under 18

65 and over

47.1%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

16.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 173
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 54.3%
Married couples: 54.3%
Living alone: 45.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

62%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40171

$45,929

Breckinridge Co.

$55,843

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,438

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.137

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40171

$81,800

Breckinridge Co.

$156,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40171

—

Breckinridge Co.

$733

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

50%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 199
Owner-occupied: 71.1%
Vacant: 13.1%
Median year built: 2010
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

71%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

26.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

71%

Construction and repair

29%

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

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

71%

Retail

29%

Health care and social assistance

Education

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	40171	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

18%

High school

55%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 80.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.5%
No internet access: 19.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Union Star
State: Kentucky
County: Breckinridge County
Center point: 37.9721° N, 86.4364° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

40171 spans 2 counties

Breckinridge County99% of land
Meade County1% of land

Zip codes near 40171

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40170	Stephensport, KY	2.8 mi	396	—	$342,500
40161	Rhodelia, KY	3.1 mi	182	$74,348	—
40157	Payneville, KY	4.9 mi	854	$58,750	$245,000
40176	Webster, KY	6.4 mi	898	$62,422	$189,300
47574	Rome, IN	7 mi	46	—	—
47525	Derby, IN	7.5 mi	235	—	$210,700
40104	Battletown, KY	9.7 mi	1,143	$71,111	$150,000
40146	Irvington, KY	12 mi	3,650	$54,167	$150,600
40153	Mc Quady, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
47551	Leopold, IN	12 mi	607	$68,859	$172,200
47137	Leavenworth, IN	13 mi	1,532	$65,505	$133,400
47520	Cannelton, IN	13 mi	2,933	$50,882	$162,200

Questions about 40171

What city is zip code 40171?

40171 is assigned to Union Star, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40171 in?

40171 is mostly in Breckinridge County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 40171?

About 272 people live in 40171, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40171 in?

40171 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 40171?

The median household income in 40171 is $45,929.

What zip codes are near 40171?

The closest zip codes to 40171 are 40170, 40161, 40157, 40176, 47574.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40171, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.