40008 ZIP Code — Bloomfield, KY

Nelson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40008 is located in Bloomfield, Kentucky, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 89.85 square miles and serves a population of 3,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502/859.

About ZIP code 40008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 40008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,636

population

89.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40012 Chaplin (5.1 mi) 40078 Willisburg (9.2 mi) 40071 Taylorsville (9.2 mi) 40013 Coxs Creek (11.4 mi) 40069 Springfield (13.1 mi) 40004 Bardstown (14.1 mi) 40040 Mackville (16.3 mi) 40022 Finchville (16.9 mi) 40076 Waddy (17 mi) 40047 Mount Washington (17.4 mi) 40342 Lawrenceburg (17.5 mi) 40037 Loretto (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,636
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	89.85 sq mi
Water area	2.97 sq mi
Latitude	37.9115
Longitude	-85.2811
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502/859

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,636

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$31,837

Per capita income

$203,100

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,396

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

111

10–14

15–19

166

20–24

144

200

25–34

174

114

35–44

281

45–54

244

166

55–59

145

175

60–64

152

300

65–74

261

137

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	610	16.8%
18 and over	3,026	83.2%
65 and over	906	24.9%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,541	97.2%
Black or African American	53	1.5%
Two or more races	39	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,100
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	74.4%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	874	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	349	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	214	14.5%
Households with children under 18	345	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	627	42.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	12.3%
Married	59.0%	65.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.6%
Widowed	5.0%	8.6%
Divorced	12.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.7%
Kindergarten	55	9.3%
Elementary school	297	50.2%
High school	97	16.4%
College / grad school	121	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.4%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	429	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	58.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,490	96.0%
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)	3,619	99.5%
Born in same state	3,557	97.8%
Born in different state	3,026	83.2%
Foreign born	62	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	578	15.9%
Italian	546	15%
Arab	307	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.6%
German	21	0.6%
Dutch	21	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40008

What city is ZIP code 40008 in?

ZIP code 40008 is primarily assigned to Bloomfield, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40008 in?

ZIP code 40008 falls within Nelson County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40008 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 40008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 40008 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 40008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40008 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 40008 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 40008?

ZIP code 40008 has an estimated population of 3,636 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40008 in?

ZIP code 40008 observes the EST timezone.