40316 ZIP Code — Denniston, KY

Menifee County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40316 is located in Denniston, Kentucky, within Menifee County. It covers approximately 8.89 square miles and serves a population of 434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40316

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,005. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 40316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

434

population

8.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denniston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40387 Wellington (0.6 mi) 41425 Ezel (5.5 mi) 40322 Frenchburg (6 mi) 41352 Mize (9.1 mi) 41332 Hazel Green (11 mi) 40346 Means (11.3 mi) 40358 Olympia (12 mi) 40371 Salt Lick (12.3 mi) 41301 Campton (12.8 mi) 40313 Clearfield (14.1 mi) 41408 Cannel City (15.2 mi) 41365 Rogers (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	434
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	8.89 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.9264
Longitude	-83.5171
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	54.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	37.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	7.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

434

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$44,005

Median household income

$23,745

Per capita income

$108,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	22.8%
18 and over	335	77.2%
65 and over	123	28.3%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	434	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	54.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	37.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	7.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 40.6%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	40.6%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
Median income	$44,005

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 51.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	60.4%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	53.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Wood	40.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	85.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	61	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	51.0%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	8.0%
Married	71.9%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	7.2%	28.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 58.2%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	7.3%
Elementary school	59	54.1%
High school	32	29.4%
College / grad school	10	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 69.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Information 6.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Construction 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	52.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	31.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.6%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	37.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.4%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	16.8%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	434	100.0%
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)	434	100.0%
Born in same state	434	100.0%
Born in different state	273	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	201	46.3%
Italian	92	21.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	5.5%
German	12	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	38.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40316

What city is ZIP code 40316 in?

ZIP code 40316 is primarily assigned to Denniston, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40316 in?

ZIP code 40316 falls within Menifee County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40316 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 40316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40316?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 40316 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 40316 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40316?

The median home value in ZIP code 40316 is $108,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 40316 in?

ZIP code 40316 observes the EST timezone.