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Brooks, KY
Census-designated place in Bullitt County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40109.
Population
2,069
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
586
ZIP codes
1
Brooks and its ZIP codes
Brooks at a glance
- Brooks is about 5.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,056 a year, 4% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (11% above Kentucky).
Local data for Brooks, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooks, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,056
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$227,600
Homeownership
93.6%
Bachelor's or higher
3.9%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (282), Irish Americans (225), Scottish Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bullitt County. PPP loans are for Brooks.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,437
29,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $5,900 per person
How people get to work
Brooks, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.5%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooks, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
575
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Brooks
1 in or overlapping Brooks. Population shown
Cities near Brooks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters HollowCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| HillviewCity | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Pioneer VillageCity | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Fox ChaseCity | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| HollyvillaCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Hebron EstatesCity | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| South Park ViewCity | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Heritage CreekCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring MillCity | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 16.3 |
| Poplar HillsCity | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Hollow CreekCity | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LynnviewCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Watterson ParkCity | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount WashingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 9.6 |
| West BuechelCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooks, KY in?
- Brooks is in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Brooks, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brooks include 40109.
- What is the population of Brooks, KY?
- About 2,069 people live in Brooks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooks?
- Nearby places include Hunters Hollow (1.2 mi), Hillview (1.5 mi), Pioneer Village (1.9 mi), Fox Chase (2 mi), Hollyvilla (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023