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Rockcastle County
Brodhead, KY
40409
40409 ZIP Code — Brodhead, KY
Rockcastle County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40409 is located in
Brodhead ,
Kentucky ,
within Rockcastle County .
It covers approximately 44.90 square miles and serves a population of
3,667 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 40409
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 40409 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,667
Population density
82 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
203
Geography
Land area
44.90 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
37.3700
Longitude
-84.4270
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
58.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
28.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
11.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.6%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$44,500
Median household income
$106,000
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 854 23.3% 18 and over 2,813 76.7% 65 and over 568 15.5% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 3,529 95.5% Two or more races 138 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 28 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
58.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
28.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
11.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.6%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.8% $10k–$15k 10.3% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 15.0% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 13.3% $150k–$200k 2.0% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $44,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $106,000 Median rent / month $679 Owner occupied 65.7% Renter occupied 34.3% Vacant 11.9% Single-family detached 67.5% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 19.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 19.9% 1990–1999 17.7% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 13.2% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 11.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 21.1% 3 bedrooms 57.2% 4 bedrooms 6.5% 5+ bedrooms 7.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 20.7% 2 vehicles 33.5% 3 or more 37.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Electricity 73.8% Propane / LP gas 3.7% Fuel oil 2.8% Wood 17.1% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 863 60.9% Cohabiting couple 45 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 214 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 294 20.8% Households with children under 18 499 35.2% Households with seniors (65+) 362 25.6% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.0% 18.1% Married 64.9% 56.4% Separated 0.5% 1.4% Widowed 4.6% 14.8% Divorced 14.0% 9.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.7% Bachelor's or higher 12.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 71 8.4% Kindergarten 40 4.7% Elementary school 436 51.4% High school 60 7.1% College / grad school 242 28.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Professional & management
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Finance & real estate
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.0% Service 11.9% Sales & office 27.6% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 20.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.8% Government 9.9% Self-employed 5.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 4.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.4%
Female-led households
38.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.8% Retirement income 18.6% Supplemental Security 14.9% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 24.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 44.8% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 35.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.4% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 35.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.3% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 24.5% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 16.6% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 49.0% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 23.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 162 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.7% Under 18 9.1% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 45.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.4% Public insurance 48.3% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 2.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,376 92.1% 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) 3,667 100.0% Born in same state 3,667 100.0% Born in different state 3,068 83.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 746 20.3% Italian 302 8.2% French 222 6.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 16 0.4% English 7 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 84.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40409
What city is ZIP code 40409 in?
ZIP code 40409 is primarily assigned to Brodhead, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40409 in?
ZIP code 40409 falls within Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40409?
23% of residents in ZIP code 40409 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40409?
13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 40409?
The median home value in ZIP code 40409 is $106,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40409?
The median household income in ZIP code 40409 is $44,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40409 in?
ZIP code 40409 observes the EST timezone.
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