US ZIP Code
40070

Sulphur, KY

Henry County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 420 Population ↓ 44% since 2019
🎂 41.6 Median Age ↑ 13% since 2019
🏠 $188,300 Median Home Value
▼ 32% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎓 15.1% College Grads
▼ 61% below avg
📊 2.5% Unemployment
▼ 50% below avg ↓ 70% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code40070
CitySulphur
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyHenry County
Area Code502
Elevation885 ft
Latitude38.472028
Longitude-85.235026
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21103
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.2% (211) Female 49.8% (209) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.49
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate86 (30.3%)
Some College84 (29.6%)
Associates71 (25%)
Graduate Degree43 (15.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 29.6%Associates: 25%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College29.6%
Associates25.0%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.4%Renter: 45.6%Tenure
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$150k–200k
43%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median Home Value$188,300 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Units207
Vacant Units38
Avg HH Size2.49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
7%
$75k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units207
Vacant38
Owner Occupied54.4%
Renter Occupied45.6%
Avg HH Size2.49
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 40070 is in Sulphur, KY, in Henry County.
ZIP code 40070 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 40070 is in Henry County, KY.
ZIP 40070 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 40070 is 420 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 40070 is $188,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 40070

ZIP code 40070 is located in Sulphur, Kentucky, within Henry County. With a population of 420, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 40070 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.4%) and renters (45.6%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.

The population of 40070 is primarily White (92.62%). Residents are less-educated — 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.4%.

The unemployment rate in 40070 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.

Overall, ZIP code 40070 in Sulphur, KY is characterized as less-educated, and a middle-aged community.