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New Castle, KY
City in Henry County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40058.
Population
1,052
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,567
ZIP codes
1
New Castle and its ZIP codes
New Castle at a glance
- New Castle is about 22 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,203 a year, 32% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,000 (25% below Kentucky) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for New Castle, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Castle, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,203
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (119), German Americans (116), Scottish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for New Castle.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
3,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $6,546 per person
PPP loans
$2,202
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
How people get to work
New Castle, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Castle, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in New Castle
1 in or overlapping New Castle. Population shown
Cities near New Castle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EminenceCity | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SmithfieldCity | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| PleasurevilleCity | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CampbellsburgCity | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| La GrangeCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| GratzCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BedfordCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BucknerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| MontereyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 16 mi | 10 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| PrestonvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CarrolltonCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| CrestwoodCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 18 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Castle, KY in?
- New Castle is in Henry County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in New Castle, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Castle include 40058.
- What is the population of New Castle, KY?
- About 1,052 people live in New Castle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Castle?
- Nearby places include Eminence (4.8 mi), Smithfield (5.7 mi), Pleasureville (6.5 mi), Campbellsburg (6.9 mi), La Grange (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023