| ZIP Code | 40178 |
|---|---|
| City | Westview |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Breckinridge County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 595 ft |
| Latitude | 37.681237 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.422431 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.8 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 97 (41.6%) |
| Some College | 54 (23.2%) |
| Associates | 14 (6%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,432 ▼ 29% below avg ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,800 ▼ 63% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 396 |
| Vacant Units | 227 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 396 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 227 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 40178 is located in Westview, Kentucky, within Breckinridge County. With a population of 319, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.8 years. Economically, 40178 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,432 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 40178 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $103,800 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 40178 is primarily White (94.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has declined by 20% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 40178 in Westview, KY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 319 residents, a median household income of $54,432, and a median home value of $103,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.