40404 ZIP Code — Berea, KY
Madison County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40404 is located in Berea, Kentucky, within Madison County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 919 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40404
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
919
population
0.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40404 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40404
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Berea | Acceptable |
| Berea | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40403 Berea (2.9 mi)
40461 Paint Lick (7.2 mi)
40419 Crab Orchard (13.2 mi)
40385 Waco (13.7 mi)
40475 Richmond (13.9 mi)
40456 Mount Vernon (15 mi)
40409 Brodhead (15.5 mi)
40481 Sandgap (15.9 mi)
40444 Lancaster (17.4 mi)
40447 Mc Kee (17.6 mi)
40445 Livingston (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 919 |
| Population density | 4,595 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.5687 |
| Longitude | -84.2965 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
919
Population
4,595
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,811
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
162
15–19
432
85
20–24
225
4
25–34
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 18 and over | 915 | 99.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.2%
Black or African American
14.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 78.2% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 21 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
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 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
60.0%
Some college, no degree
6.7%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
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 | 919 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
59.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
22.7%
Professional & management
6.1%
Retail trade
5.6%
Other services
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.3% |
| Service | 52.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.8% |
| Production & transportation | 3.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.4% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 34.3% |
| Carpool | 1.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 62.4% |
| Work from home | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
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 | 23.7% |
| High blood pressure | 12.3% |
| High cholesterol | 10.3% |
| Diabetes | 1.5% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| Arthritis | 4.9% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.6% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 24.8% |
| Poor physical health | 6.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.5% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.0% |
| Public insurance | 18.2% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 919 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 854 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 833 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 585 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 65 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 18.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 50 | 5.4% |
| French | 30 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 19 | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.2% |
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 40404
What city is ZIP code 40404 in?
ZIP code 40404 is primarily assigned to Berea, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40404 in?
ZIP code 40404 falls within Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40404?
ZIP code 40404 has an estimated population of 919 residents, with a density of 4,641 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40404 in?
ZIP code 40404 observes the EST timezone.