Zip code 40481: Sandgap, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40481?

40481 is assigned to Sandgap, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40481 in?

40481 is in Jackson County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40481?

About 209 people live in 40481, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40481?

The median household income in 40481 is $50,417.

Q: What zip codes are near 40481?

The closest zip codes to 40481 are 40447, 40488, 40434, 40460, 40405.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyEastern Time

Population

209

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 40481

40481 is a rural zip code in Sandgap, Kentucky (Jackson County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 209 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 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 $50,417 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and education.

How 40481 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 209 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%16th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate34.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%2nd of 723 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%29th of 634 in KY
Housing vacancy26.7%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%91st of 719 in KY
Government workers27.9%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%91st of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers14.4%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%161st of 719 in KY
Poverty rate23%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%235th of 722 in KY
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1330th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate75.3%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%421st of 719 in KY
Work from home6.7%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%315th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1817.2%
15th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%554th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older10.5%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%641st of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$35,764
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552507th of 700 in KY
Median household income$50,417
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726416th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$24,904
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821481st of 722 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.339
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477617th of 715 in KY
Population209
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824681st of 724 in KY
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi709th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher4.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%637th of 723 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%604th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5652nd of 724 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%664th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%537th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%496th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%641st of 719 in KY

Measure	40481	Jackson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Broadband accessStrength	100%	83.1%	88.6%	91%	99th	16th of 719
Uninsured rateWeakness	34.9%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	99th	2nd of 723
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	44.6%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	29th of 634
Housing vacancy	26.7%	14.7%	10.3%	10.1%	97th	91st of 719
Government workers	27.9%	23.4%	14.6%	14.5%	97th	91st of 719
Healthcare workers	14.4%	13.4%	10.5%	9.7%	93rd	161st of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	23%	19.5%	16.1%	12.5%	90th	235th of 722
Median age	42.2	40.8	39.1	38.9	73rd	330th of 724
Homeownership rate	75.3%	77.4%	68.3%	65.2%	67th	421st of 719
Work from home	6.7%	7.9%	10.2%	15.1%	15th	315th of 719
Residents under 18	17.2%	23.8%	22.6%	22%	15th	554th of 724
Residents 65 and older	10.5%	18.2%	17.3%	17.2%	10th	641st of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,764	$37,888	$43,552	$49,666	10th	507th of 700
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,417	$40,000	$63,726	$80,734	9th	416th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,904	$22,925	$35,821	$44,673	8th	481st of 722
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.339	0.438	0.477	0.483	2nd	617th of 715
Population	209	13,086	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	681st of 724
Population density	13/sq mi	38/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	709th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.4%	8.8%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	637th of 723
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	604th of 719
Diversity index	0	7.4	32.5	61.4	1st	652nd of 724
Veterans	0%	5.8%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	664th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	537th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	496th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	5.3%	8.6%	10%	1st	641st 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

18–24

14%

25–34

30%

35–44

11%

45–54

10%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

17.2%

65 and over

10.5%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 85
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 60%
Married couples: 29.4%
Living alone: 24.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40481

$50,417

Jackson Co.

$40,000

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,904

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.339

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40481

—

Jackson Co.

$111,500

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40481

—

Jackson Co.

$665

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 116
Owner-occupied: 75.3%
Vacant: 26.7%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 4.4
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

62%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

11%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

59%

30–44

28%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

51%

Healthcare

14%

Education

13%

Police and fire

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

40%

Public administration

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,764

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40481	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	$35,655	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

56%

High school

21%

Some college

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 44%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.3%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 34.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sandgap
State: Kentucky
County: Jackson County
Center point: 37.4386° N, 84.0828° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40481

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40447	Mc Kee, KY	2 mi	8,014	$34,693	$106,800
40488	Waneta, KY · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
40434	Gray Hawk, KY	8.5 mi	112	—	—
40460	Orlando, KY	9.7 mi	1,358	$35,417	$69,000
40405	Bighill, KY · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
40445	Livingston, KY	11 mi	755	$39,449	$82,800
40402	Annville, KY	12 mi	2,509	$56,250	$73,600
40492	Wildie, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
40486	Tyner, KY	13 mi	2,375	$64,917	$157,500
40403	Berea, KY	14 mi	27,607	$61,771	$200,200
40729	East Bernstadt, KY	14 mi	5,799	$47,077	$104,700
40473	Renfro Valley, KY · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 40481

What city is zip code 40481?

40481 is assigned to Sandgap, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40481 in?

40481 is in Jackson County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40481?

About 209 people live in 40481, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40481 in?

40481 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40481?

The median household income in 40481 is $50,417.

What zip codes are near 40481?

The closest zip codes to 40481 are 40447, 40488, 40434, 40460, 40405.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40481, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.