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Laurel County
East Bernstadt, KY
40729
40729 ZIP Code — East Bernstadt, KY
Laurel County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40729 is located in
East Bernstadt ,
Kentucky ,
within Laurel County .
It covers approximately 75.09 square miles and serves a population of
6,148 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 40729
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,038. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 40729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,148
Population density
82 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
75.09 sq mi
Water area
0.63 sq mi
Latitude
37.2554
Longitude
-84.1580
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.9%
54.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
17.1%
29.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
13.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.6%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$43,038
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,439 23.4% 18 and over 4,709 76.6% 65 and over 828 13.5% Median age 41.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 6,001 96.9% Two or more races 65 1% Hispanic or Latino 44 0.7% Other race 30 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 28 0.5% Black or African American 24 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.9%
54.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
17.1%
29.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
13.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.6%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 3.4% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 22.7% $35k–$50k 17.2% $50k–$75k 14.3% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 7.8% $150k–$200k 2.6% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $43,038
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,100 Median rent / month $811 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 10.5% Single-family detached 65.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.6% 2010–2019 10.5% 2000–2009 21.3% 1990–1999 14.1% 1980–1989 22.6% 1970–1979 12.2% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 3.9% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 4.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 18.2% 3 bedrooms 61.2% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 29.0% 2 vehicles 37.6% 3 or more 30.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 80.6% Propane / LP gas 9.7% Fuel oil 2.6% Wood 3.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,357 62.0% Cohabiting couple 301 13.8% Male householder, no spouse 194 8.9% Female householder, no spouse 337 15.4% Households with children under 18 767 35.0% Households with seniors (65+) 584 26.7% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.2% 22.8% Married 57.9% 57.4% Separated 2.8% 0.9% Widowed 1.3% 13.9% Divorced 9.8% 4.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 134 9.1% Kindergarten 176 11.9% Elementary school 347 23.5% High school 471 32.0% College / grad school 346 23.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Professional & management
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.2% Service 17.9% Sales & office 20.1% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 16.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.2% Government 5.8% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.4% Carpool 19.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 7.0% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
39.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.6% Retirement income 22.8% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 9.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.4% High blood pressure 44.8% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.8% Arthritis 35.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 14.6% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 33.2% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 39.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.5% Depression 28.6% Fair or poor health 28.4% Poor mental health 21.0% Poor physical health 18.5% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 42.4% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 26.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 257 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 23.8% 65 and over 33.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.3% Public insurance 48.8% No insurance 12.8% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,660 92.1% Spanish 55 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 55 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,135 99.8% Born in same state 6,135 99.8% Born in different state 4,564 74.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 0.2% Not a US citizen 13 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 995 16.2% Arab 712 11.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 685 11.1% Polish 12 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.6% Internet access 85.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40729
What city is ZIP code 40729 in?
ZIP code 40729 is primarily assigned to East Bernstadt, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40729 in?
ZIP code 40729 falls within Laurel County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40729?
10% 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 40729?
22% of residents in ZIP code 40729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 40729 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 40729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 40729 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 40729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 40729 in?
ZIP code 40729 observes the EST timezone.
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