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Mercer County
Burgin, KY
40310
40310 ZIP Code — Burgin, KY
Mercer County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40310 is located in
Burgin ,
Kentucky ,
within Mercer County .
It covers approximately 0.57 square miles and serves a population of
554 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 859 .
About ZIP code 40310
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,750. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 40310 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
554
Population density
972 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
37.7543
Longitude
-84.7686
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
859
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
46.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
33.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
17.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,750
Median household income
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 18.2% 18 and over 453 81.8% 65 and over 58 10.5% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Group Count % White 527 95.1% Black or African American 13 2.3% Two or more races 8 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
46.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
33.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
17.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 3.6% $25k–$35k 15.9% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 34.1% $75k–$100k 3.6% $100k–$150k 8.6% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $50,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,800 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 77.3% Renter occupied 22.7% Vacant 22.0% Single-family detached 58.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 17.0% 1990–1999 23.8% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 5.0% 1960–1969 11.7% 1950–1959 13.1% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 15.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 35.5% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.5% 1 vehicle 36.4% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 24.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.8% Electricity 63.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 102 46.4% Cohabiting couple 22 10.0% Male householder, no spouse 33 15.0% Female householder, no spouse 63 28.6% Households with children under 18 48 21.8% Households with seniors (65+) 53 24.1% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.5% 27.0% Married 56.6% 39.8% Separated 0.0% 2.9% Widowed 12.2% 11.3% Divorced 21.7% 19.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.2%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 12.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 15.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 58 69.9% High school 10 12.0% College / grad school 2 2.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.9% Service 39.7% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 4.0% Production & transportation 15.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.1% Government 11.8% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.0% Carpool 27.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 14.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.3% Retirement income 22.7% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 40.0% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.8% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 9.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 59.0% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 15.8% 18–64 years 19.2% 65 and over 63.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.7% Public insurance 36.5% No insurance 12.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 529 95.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 554 100.0% Born in same state 554 100.0% Born in different state 481 86.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 248 44.8% Italian 95 17.1%
Ancestry Count % French 28 5.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40310
What city is ZIP code 40310 in?
ZIP code 40310 is primarily assigned to Burgin, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40310 in?
ZIP code 40310 falls within Mercer County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40310?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 40310 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 40310 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40310?
The median home value in ZIP code 40310 is $97,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 40310?
ZIP code 40310 has an estimated population of 554 residents, with a density of 974 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40310 in?
ZIP code 40310 observes the EST timezone.
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