US ZIP Code
40311

Carlisle, KY

Nicholas County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 7,676 Population ↑ 4% since 2019
💰 $55,741 Median HH Income
▼ 27% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
🎂 39.0 Median Age
🏠 $124,700 Median Home Value
▼ 55% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019
🎓 24.6% College Grads
▼ 37% below avg
📊 6.6% Unemployment
▲ 34% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code40311
CityCarlisle
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyNicholas County
Area Code859
Elevation855 ft
Latitude38.332048
Longitude-83.997104
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21181
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.6% (3,884) Female 49.4% (3,792) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg Household Size2.73
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,643 (38.3%)
Some College1,037 (24.2%)
Associates545 (12.7%)
Bachelors511 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree544 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College24.2%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
17%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,741 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo ↑ 6% since 2019
Total Units3,366
Vacant Units590
Avg HH Size2.73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–50k
19%
$50k–75k
15%
$75k–100k
19%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units3,366
Vacant590
Owner Occupied71.1%
Renter Occupied28.9%
Avg HH Size2.73
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 40311 is in Carlisle, KY, in Nicholas County.
ZIP code 40311 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 40311 is in Nicholas County, KY.
ZIP 40311 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 40311 is 7,676 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 40311 is $55,741 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 40311 is $124,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 40311

ZIP code 40311 is located in Carlisle, Kentucky, within Nicholas County. With a population of 7,676, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 40311 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,741 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 40311 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $642 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.

The population of 40311 is primarily White (95.51%). Residents are less-educated — 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.8%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 40311 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 40311 in Carlisle, KY is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,676 residents, a median household income of $55,741, and a median home value of $124,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.