Zip code 40404: Berea, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40404?

40404 is assigned to Berea, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40404 in?

40404 is in Madison County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40404?

About 1,114 people live in 40404, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 40404?

The closest zip codes to 40404 are 40403, 40405, 40461, 40492, 40476.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyEastern Time

Population

1,114

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

5,626 people/sq mi

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

About 40404

40404 is an urban zip code in Berea, Kentucky (Madison County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 1,114 people live here, or 5,626 per square mile. The median resident is 20 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; food service; and cleaning and personal care.

How 40404 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%3rd of 722 in KY
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%30th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%46th of 634 in KY
Healthcare workers13%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%198th of 719 in KY
Population density5,626/sq mi
84th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi10th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%210th of 719 in KY
Diversity index56.1
64th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.519th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate6.7%
49th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%224th of 723 in KY
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%461st of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents5.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%69th of 724 in KY
Work from home4.9%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%398th of 719 in KY
Population1,114
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824431st of 724 in KY
Per capita income$5,081
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821720th of 722 in KY
Median age20
1st
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1712th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%712th of 723 in KY
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%719th of 719 in KY
Average commute13.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min619th of 624 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%699th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%703rd of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%722nd of 724 in KY
Residents under 181.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%702nd of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$4,324
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552700th of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%598th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%591st of 719 in KY

Measure	40404	Madison	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	15.1%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	3rd of 722
Broadband accessStrength	100%	88.9%	88.6%	91%	99th	30th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	44.7%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	46th of 634
Healthcare workers	13%	9.2%	10.5%	9.7%	88th	198th of 719
Population density	5,626/sq mi	219/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	84th	10th of 724
Unemployment rate	6.1%	5.1%	4.9%	5.2%	70th	210th of 719
Diversity index	56.1	22.8	32.5	61.4	64th	19th of 724
Uninsured rate	6.7%	5.6%	6%	8.4%	49th	224th of 723
Government workers	12%	18.6%	14.6%	14.5%	36th	461st of 719
Foreign-born residents	5.7%	2.4%	4.7%	14.1%	33rd	69th of 724
Work from home	4.9%	9.6%	10.2%	15.1%	7th	398th of 719
Population	1,114	95,769	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	431st of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,081	$32,828	$35,821	$44,673	1st	720th of 722
Median age	20	34.7	39.1	38.9	1st	712th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	34.4%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	712th of 723
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	62%	68.3%	65.2%	1st	719th of 719
Average commuteStrength	13.2 min	25.2 min	24 min	26.4 min	1st	619th of 624
Veterans	0%	7.3%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	699th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	8.4%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	703rd of 719
Residents 65 and older	0%	14.8%	17.3%	17.2%	1st	722nd of 724
Residents under 18	1.5%	21%	22.6%	22%	1st	702nd of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,324	$39,568	$43,552	$49,666	1st	700th of 700
Tech workers	0%	2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	598th of 719
Self-employed workers	0.4%	8.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	591st 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

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

1.5%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black18%
Hispanic7%
Asian4%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

56.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 5
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40404

—

Madison Co.

$63,351

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,081

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40404

—

Madison Co.

$232,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40404

—

Madison Co.

$889

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
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

27%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

65%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

59%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

24%

Food service

22%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Healthcare

13%

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Education

Management

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Police and fire

Production

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

28%

Education

26%

Restaurants and hotels

21%

Retail

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Other services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Construction

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$4,324

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

0.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

25.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40404	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$4,706	$74,888
Service	$3,934	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,257	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$7,396	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

63%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 6.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Berea
State: Kentucky
County: Madison County
Center point: 37.5732° N, 84.2903° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Berea100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 40404

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40403	Berea, KY	1.5 mi	27,607	$61,771	$200,200
40405	Bighill, KY · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
40461	Paint Lick, KY	6.4 mi	2,527	$71,212	$201,800
40492	Wildie, KY · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
40476	Richmond, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
40460	Orlando, KY	13 mi	1,358	$35,417	$69,000
40473	Renfro Valley, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
40475	Richmond, KY	13 mi	65,961	$63,050	$244,300
40385	Waco, KY	14 mi	2,233	$63,103	$194,700
40419	Crab Orchard, KY	14 mi	5,250	$56,549	$124,100
40481	Sandgap, KY	15 mi	209	$50,417	—
40488	Waneta, KY · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 40404

What city is zip code 40404?

40404 is assigned to Berea, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40404 in?

40404 is in Madison County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40404?

About 1,114 people live in 40404, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40404 in?

40404 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 40404?

The closest zip codes to 40404 are 40403, 40405, 40461, 40492, 40476.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40404, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.