40372 ZIP Code — Salvisa, KY

Mercer County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40372 is located in Salvisa, Kentucky, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 53.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,474. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 40372 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,350

population

53.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salvisa	Acceptable
Salvisa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40330 Harrodsburg (7.7 mi) 40342 Lawrenceburg (8 mi) 40390 Wilmore (9.7 mi) 40390 Wilmore (9.7 mi) 40383 Versailles (11.3 mi) 40384 Versailles (13.2 mi) 40078 Willisburg (14.3 mi) 40040 Mackville (15.4 mi) 40012 Chaplin (16 mi) 40513 Lexington (17.1 mi) 40076 Waddy (17.9 mi) 40356 Nicholasville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,350
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	53.74 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.9121
Longitude	-84.8949
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	859

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	46.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,350

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$79,474

Median household income

$30,744

Per capita income

$204,900

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

756

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

120

20–24

141

25–34

143

145

35–44

147

124

45–54

127

103

55–59

105

60–64

122

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	599	25.5%
18 and over	1,751	74.5%
65 and over	390	16.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Asian 0.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,322	98.8%
Asian	19	0.8%
Two or more races	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	46.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$79,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,900
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	32.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	71.4%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	548	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	94	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	184	22.3%
Households with children under 18	283	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	31.1%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	22.9%
Married	59.2%	58.0%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	10.9%
Divorced	7.6%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	54	10.7%
Elementary school	219	43.5%
High school	171	33.9%
College / grad school	60	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 10.1%

Public administration 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Construction 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.1

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	26.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,230	94.9%
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)	2,331	99.2%
Born in same state	2,331	99.2%
Born in different state	1,942	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	498	21.2%
Arab	268	11.4%
Italian	210	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.3%
English	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40372

What city is ZIP code 40372 in?

ZIP code 40372 is primarily assigned to Salvisa, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40372 in?

ZIP code 40372 falls within Mercer County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40372 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 40372 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40372 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 40372 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 40372?

ZIP code 40372 has an estimated population of 2,350 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40372?

The median home value in ZIP code 40372 is $204,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 40372 in?

ZIP code 40372 observes the EST timezone.