40049 ZIP Code — Nerinx, KY
Marion County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40049 is located in Nerinx, Kentucky, within Marion County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
114
population
0.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40049
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nerinx | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 114 |
| Population density | 356 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 155 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6644 |
| Longitude | -85.3997 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 270/364 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
114
Population
356
People per sq mi
85.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$16,246
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
45–54
13
1
60–64
4
1
65–74
8
4
75–84
23
8
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 114 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 94 | 82.5% |
| Median age | 85.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 100% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 76.8% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 66.7% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
64.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 64.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
78.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
78.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| High blood pressure | 67.3% |
| High cholesterol | 52.4% |
| Diabetes | 21.6% |
| Heart disease | 19.4% |
| Stroke | 9.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 65.5% |
| Kidney disease | 8.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 20.9% |
| Cancer | 21.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.9% |
| Binge drinking | 2.3% |
| No physical activity | 49.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 34.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 21.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 92.1% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 98.0% |
| Teeth loss | 23.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 21.3% |
| Public insurance | 78.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 114 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 114 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 114 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 70 | 61.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 28 | 24.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 24 | 21.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40049
What city is ZIP code 40049 in?
ZIP code 40049 is primarily assigned to Nerinx, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40049 in?
ZIP code 40049 falls within Marion County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 40049 have an older population?
83% of residents in ZIP code 40049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40049?
79% of residents in ZIP code 40049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40049?
65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 40049?
ZIP code 40049 has an estimated population of 114 residents, with a density of 357 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40049 in?
ZIP code 40049 observes the EST timezone.