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ZIP Code 40142
Ekron, KY, Meade County
Population
2,253
Land area
45.2sq mi
People per sq mi
50
City
Ekron
ZIP 40142 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40142 at a glance
- ZIP 40142 (Ekron) is 57% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,037 a year, 27% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (19% below Kentucky).
Local data for ZIP 40142
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40142, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,037
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$166,100
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
9
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
28
$1.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.1M
81 loans
Campaign donations
$18.2K
3% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40142, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40142?
- ZIP code 40142 is in Ekron, KY (Meade County).
- What county is ZIP code 40142 in?
- ZIP code 40142 is mostly in Meade County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40142?
- About 2,253 people live in the 40142 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.