40107 ZIP Code — Boston, KY

Nelson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40107 is located in Boston, Kentucky, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 52.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40107

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,942. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 40107 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,046

population

52.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40107 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40107

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40107. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40004 Bardstown (8.3 mi) 40150 Lebanon Junction (8.7 mi) 40051 New Haven (10.1 mi) 40013 Coxs Creek (13.3 mi) 42701 Elizabethtown (13.9 mi) 40165 Shepherdsville (13.9 mi) 40052 New Hope (14.3 mi) 40166 Shepherdsville (14.6 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (15.1 mi) 40037 Loretto (15.2 mi) 40177 West Point (16.5 mi) 40160 Radcliff (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,046
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	52.81 sq mi
Water area	1.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.7738
Longitude	-85.6341
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,046

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$59,942

Median household income

$30,502

Per capita income

$205,800

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

773

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

137

35–44

128

45–54

132

144

55–59

149

112

60–64

115

100

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	365	17.8%
18 and over	1,681	82.2%
65 and over	349	17.1%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,029	98.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.4%
Other race	9	0.4%
Two or more races	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$59,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,800
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	66.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	489	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	167	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	133	16.0%
Households with children under 18	186	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	34.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	21.8%
Married	55.9%	60.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.8%	7.8%
Divorced	15.2%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	16.3%
Kindergarten	31	9.4%
Elementary school	130	39.3%
High school	72	21.8%
College / grad school	44	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Construction 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 7.1%

Retail trade 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,926	94.1%
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)	2,046	100.0%
Born in same state	2,046	100.0%
Born in different state	1,736	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	424	20.7%
French	289	14.1%
Italian	230	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.5%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40107

What city is ZIP code 40107 in?

ZIP code 40107 is primarily assigned to Boston, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40107 in?

ZIP code 40107 falls within Nelson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40107 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 40107 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40107 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 40107 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 40107?

ZIP code 40107 has an estimated population of 2,046 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40107?

The median home value in ZIP code 40107 is $205,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 40107 in?

ZIP code 40107 observes the EST timezone.