| ZIP Code | 40109 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooks |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Bullitt County |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Elevation | 683 ft |
| Latitude | 38.064495 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.750373 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 838 (49.6%) |
| Some College | 206 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 125 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 205 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 317 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,350 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,900 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 964 |
| Vacant Units | 46 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 964 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 46 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 40109 is located in Brooks, Kentucky, within Bullitt County. With a population of 2,363, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.9 years. Economically, 40109 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,350 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 40109 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $239,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 40109 is primarily White (96.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 40109 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 40109 in Brooks, KY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,363 residents, a median household income of $73,350, and a median home value of $239,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.