Zip code 40359: Owenton, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40359?

40359 is assigned to Owenton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40359 in?

40359 is in Owen County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40359?

About 6,989 people live in 40359, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40359?

The median household income in 40359 is $62,542.

Q: What zip codes are near 40359?

The closest zip codes to 40359 are 40036, 40355, 40007, 40363, 41010.

Residential delivery areaOwen CountyEastern Time

Population

6,989

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$170K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$745/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

218 sq mi

32 people/sq mi

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

About 40359

40359 is a rural zip code in Owenton, Kentucky (Owen County), covering 218 sq mi of land. About 6,989 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,542 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $169,700, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $745 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.5 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 40359 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute36.5 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min72nd of 624 in KY
Government workers24.6%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%118th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate87.3%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%183rd of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy18.9%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%199th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers12.3%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%222nd of 719 in KY
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1288th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%239th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%223rd of 719 in KY
Poverty rate14.2%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%451st of 722 in KY
Work from home15.3%
62nd
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%88th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%362nd of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%305th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%268th of 723 in KY
Median earnings per worker$45,298
41st
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552218th of 700 in KY
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%432nd of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%203rd of 723 in KY
Median household income$62,542
25th
U.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726237th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$31,857
24th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821240th of 722 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.401
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477463rd of 715 in KY
Median home value$169,700
14th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600224th of 642 in KY
Population6,989
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824167th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters36.4%
10th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%399th of 634 in KY
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%475th of 719 in KY
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%332nd of 719 in KY
Population density32/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi544th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$745
4th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967296th of 467 in KY
Diversity index5.7
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5524th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%393rd of 724 in KY

Measure	40359	Owen	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Average commuteWeakness	36.5 min	41.9 min	24 min	26.4 min	94th	72nd of 624
Government workers	24.6%	18.3%	14.6%	14.5%	94th	118th of 719
Homeownership rateStrength	87.3%	88%	68.3%	65.2%	92nd	183rd of 719
Housing vacancy	18.9%	21.1%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	199th of 719
Healthcare workers	12.3%	9.4%	10.5%	9.7%	83rd	222nd of 719
Median age	43.2	42.3	39.1	38.9	78th	288th of 724
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	20.1%	17.3%	17.2%	76th	239th of 724
Unemployment rate	5.9%	7%	4.9%	5.2%	67th	223rd of 719
Poverty rate	14.2%	18.3%	16.1%	12.5%	66th	451st of 722
Work from home	15.3%	11.3%	10.2%	15.1%	62nd	88th of 719
Residents under 18	22.1%	22.1%	22.6%	22%	50th	362nd of 724
Self-employed workers	9%	9.5%	8.6%	10%	46th	305th of 719
Uninsured rate	6.1%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	44th	268th of 723
Median earnings per worker	$45,298	$43,927	$43,552	$49,666	41st	218th of 700
Veterans	5.1%	6.8%	6.5%	6.2%	40th	432nd of 724
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.9%	18.3%	27.6%	35.7%	26th	203rd of 723
Median household income	$62,542	$61,134	$63,726	$80,734	25th	237th of 641
Per capita income	$31,857	$30,369	$35,821	$44,673	24th	240th of 722
Income inequality (Gini)	0.401	0.414	0.477	0.483	22nd	463rd of 715
Median home value	$169,700	$168,700	$205,600	$332,700	14th	224th of 642
Population	6,989	11,330	4,534,824	334,922,499	11th	167th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.4%	41.6%	45.4%	51.1%	10th	399th of 634
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	80.4%	88.6%	91%	8th	475th of 719
Tech workers	0.4%	1.4%	2.2%	3.8%	5th	332nd of 719
Population density	32/sq mi	32/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	544th of 724
Median gross rent	$745	$830	$967	$1,413	4th	296th of 467
Diversity index	5.7	12	32.5	61.4	2nd	524th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1.5%	4.7%	14.1%	2nd	393rd of 724

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

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

13%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,629
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 71.1%
Married couples: 61.3%
Living alone: 23.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40359

$62,542

Owen Co.

$61,134

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,857

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.401

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40359

$169,700

Owen Co.

$168,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40359

$745

Owen Co.

$830

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 3,240
Owner-occupied: 87.3%
Vacant: 18.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.1%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

0.7%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

14%

20–29

30–44

26%

45–59

18%

60+

21%

Average commute

36.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

10%

Production

Transportation and moving

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Computer and math

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Construction

14%

Public administration

13%

Retail

10%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$45,298

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40359	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,044	$74,888
Service	$36,386	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,483	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,122	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

45%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.3%
No internet access: 14.9%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Owenton
State: Kentucky
County: Owen County
Center point: 38.4763° N, 84.8149° W
Land area: 218 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40359

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40036	Lockport, KY	8.6 mi	164	—	—
40355	New Liberty, KY	9.1 mi	514	—	$232,500
40007	Bethlehem, KY	10 mi	47	$64,417	$189,100
40363	Perry Park, KY	11 mi	9	—	—
41010	Corinth, KY	11 mi	3,239	$71,204	$169,800
41098	Worthville, KY	13 mi	1,360	$33,125	$86,300
41052	Jonesville, KY	13 mi	311	$70,842	$158,300
40379	Stamping Ground, KY	13 mi	3,788	$62,228	$240,900
40057	Pleasureville, KY	15 mi	4,065	$77,866	$226,700
41054	Mason, KY · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
41086	Sparta, KY	16 mi	2,237	$61,824	$168,800
41046	Glencoe, KY	16 mi	1,312	$63,250	$226,900

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Questions about 40359

What city is zip code 40359?

40359 is assigned to Owenton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40359 in?

40359 is in Owen County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40359?

About 6,989 people live in 40359, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40359 in?

40359 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40359?

The median household income in 40359 is $62,542.

What zip codes are near 40359?

The closest zip codes to 40359 are 40036, 40355, 40007, 40363, 41010.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40359, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.