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ZIP Code 40004
Bardstown, KY, Nelson County
Population
30,601
Land area
145.3sq mi
People per sq mi
211
City
Bardstown
ZIP 40004 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40004 at a glance
- ZIP 40004 (Bardstown) is 83% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,578, 4% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,200 (18% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,037 a month.
Local data for ZIP 40004
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40004, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,578
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$242,200
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,037/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
25.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
799
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
15,482
$853M annual payroll
PPP loans
$52.5M
968 loans
Campaign donations
$77.1K
13% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40004, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40004?
- ZIP code 40004 is in Bardstown, KY (Nelson County).
- What county is ZIP code 40004 in?
- ZIP code 40004 is mostly in Nelson County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40004?
- About 30,601 people live in the 40004 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.