40117 ZIP Code — Ekron, KY

Meade County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40117 is located in Ekron, Kentucky, within Meade County. It covers approximately 21.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40117

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $183,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,991) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40117 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,261

population

21.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ekron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40175 Vine Grove (4.2 mi) 40142 Guston (4.8 mi) 40108 Brandenburg (5.8 mi) 40155 Muldraugh (7.8 mi) 47135 Laconia (10.1 mi) 40122 Fort Knox (10.6 mi) 40121 Fort Knox (10.9 mi) 40162 Rineyville (11.5 mi) 47142 Mauckport (11.7 mi) 40146 Irvington (11.7 mi) 40160 Radcliff (11.8 mi) 40176 Webster (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,261
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	21.12 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	37.8982
Longitude	-86.1296
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	53.1%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,261

Population

107

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$52,991

Median household income

$29,454

Per capita income

$183,900

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

755

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

114

15–19

102

20–24

100

125

25–34

123

142

35–44

139

142

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	526	23.3%
18 and over	1,735	76.7%
65 and over	380	16.8%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,164	95.4%
Black or African American	78	3.4%
Two or more races	19	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 13.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	13.0%
Median income	$52,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,900
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.0%
2010–2019	22.1%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	73.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	127	15.6%
Male householder, no spouse	101	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	201	24.7%
Households with children under 18	265	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	27.9%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	22.0%
Married	42.8%	45.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.1%
Widowed	0.7%	14.2%
Divorced	11.8%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.7%
Kindergarten	55	9.2%
Elementary school	322	53.6%
High school	114	19.0%
College / grad school	100	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Construction 17.0%

Professional & management 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Finance & real estate 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,219	98.1%
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)	2,214	97.9%
Born in same state	2,214	97.9%
Born in different state	1,585	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	2.1%
Not a US citizen	34	72.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	459	20.3%
French	145	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	108	4.8%
English	15	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40117

What city is ZIP code 40117 in?

ZIP code 40117 is primarily assigned to Ekron, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40117 in?

ZIP code 40117 falls within Meade County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40117?

22% of residents in ZIP code 40117 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40117 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 40117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40117?

15% 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 40117 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 40117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 40117 in?

ZIP code 40117 observes the EST timezone.