40009 ZIP Code — Bradfordsville, KY

Marion County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40009 is located in Bradfordsville, Kentucky, within Marion County. It covers approximately 64.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,628 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40009

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 $72,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,135. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,628

population

64.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bradfordsville	Acceptable
Bradfordsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40328 Gravel Switch (7 mi) 40033 Lebanon (9.7 mi) 40464 Parksville (10.1 mi) 40468 Perryville (13.6 mi) 40437 Hustonville (14.4 mi) 42539 Liberty (14.7 mi) 40440 Junction City (15.6 mi) 42541 Middleburg (17 mi) 42718 Campbellsville (17.2 mi) 40040 Mackville (18.5 mi) 40069 Springfield (18.8 mi) 40422 Danville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,628
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	64.32 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	37.4740
Longitude	-85.0943
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	47.2%	54.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	30.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,628

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$65,135

Median household income

$22,478

Per capita income

$72,000

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

675

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

166

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	508	31.2%
18 and over	1,120	68.8%
65 and over	201	12.3%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 7.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,480	84.2%
Hispanic or Latino	130	7.4%
Other race	130	7.4%
Two or more races	14	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	54.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	30.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$65,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.3%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,000
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	7.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	81	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	233	40.3%
Households with children under 18	140	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	28.2%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	38.1%
Married	47.7%	35.4%
Separated	4.4%	4.1%
Widowed	1.1%	7.9%
Divorced	13.7%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	159	36.6%
Kindergarten	1	0.2%
Elementary school	123	28.3%
High school	129	29.7%
College / grad school	23	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Retail trade 10.8%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Other services 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Construction 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.4%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	21.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,354	83.2%
Spanish	31	2.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	2.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,627	99.9%
Born in same state	1,612	99.0%
Born in different state	1,471	90.4%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	182	11.2%
French	102	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	5.7%
English	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40009

What city is ZIP code 40009 in?

ZIP code 40009 is primarily assigned to Bradfordsville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40009 in?

ZIP code 40009 falls within Marion County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40009 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 40009 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 40009 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 40009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40009?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40009?

19% of residents in ZIP code 40009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 40009 in?

ZIP code 40009 observes the EST timezone.