40104 ZIP Code — Battletown, KY

Meade County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40104 is located in Battletown, Kentucky, within Meade County. It covers approximately 60.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40104

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 50% 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 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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 disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 40104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,034

population

60.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40104 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40104

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Battletown	Acceptable
Battletown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47137 Leavenworth (5.9 mi) 40157 Payneville (6.6 mi) 47142 Mauckport (8.7 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (8.7 mi) 47525 Derby (11.7 mi) 40176 Webster (11.8 mi) 47112 Corydon (11.9 mi) 40108 Brandenburg (13.5 mi) 47135 Laconia (14.5 mi) 47118 English (16.6 mi) 40142 Guston (16.7 mi) 47145 Milltown (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,034
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	60.05 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	38.1079
Longitude	-86.3491
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,034

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$31,569

Per capita income

$97,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

27.8%

Poverty rate

16.0%

Unemployment

443

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

115

60–64

122

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	198	19.1%
18 and over	836	80.9%
65 and over	151	14.6%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	991	92%
Hispanic or Latino	43	4%
Two or more races	42	3.9%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	17.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	28.7%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	74	20.1%
Male householder, no spouse	53	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	98	26.6%
Households with children under 18	89	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	29.3%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	31.1%
Married	42.4%	38.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.6%	19.7%
Divorced	29.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	67	62.0%
High school	24	22.2%
College / grad school	17	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Public administration 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Construction 13.1%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Other services 10.6%

Professional & management 4.1%

Retail trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.1

Poverty

All people 27.8%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 32.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	44.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	50.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.7%
Public insurance	66.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	966	93.4%
Spanish	8	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,014	98.1%
Born in same state	1,014	98.1%
Born in different state	820	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.9%
Not a US citizen	12	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	222	21.5%
Arab	167	16.2%
Italian	58	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.7%
Polish	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40104

What city is ZIP code 40104 in?

ZIP code 40104 is primarily assigned to Battletown, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40104 in?

ZIP code 40104 falls within Meade County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40104 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 40104 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40104?

28% of residents in ZIP code 40104 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40104 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 40104 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40104?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 40104 in?

ZIP code 40104 observes the EST timezone.