40143 ZIP Code — Hardinsburg, KY

Breckinridge County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40143 is located in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, within Breckinridge County. It covers approximately 141.62 square miles and serves a population of 6,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40143

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $59,489. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40143 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,350

population

141.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

40143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardinsburg	Acceptable
Hardinsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40111 Cloverport (6.2 mi) 40146 Irvington (7.7 mi) 40170 Stephensport (7.7 mi) 40144 Harned (8 mi) 40176 Webster (10.5 mi) 40115 Custer (11.1 mi) 40115 Custer (11.1 mi) 40152 Mc Daniels (12.5 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (13.3 mi) 40145 Hudson (13.5 mi) 40119 Falls Of Rough (13.7 mi) 47520 Cannelton (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,350
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	141.62 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.8013
Longitude	-86.4585
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	46.8%	52.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	15.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,350

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$59,489

Median household income

$31,042

Per capita income

$141,700

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,283

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

129

167

5–9

178

287

10–14

305

301

15–19

319

135

20–24

144

356

25–34

378

426

35–44

452

339

45–54

360

176

55–59

186

227

60–64

240

306

65–74

324

165

75–84

175

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,554	24.5%
18 and over	4,796	75.5%
65 and over	1,123	17.7%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,148	96.7%
Two or more races	114	1.8%
Black or African American	75	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.1%
Other race	9	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	52.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	15.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$59,489

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,700
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	48.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Wood	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,153	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	61	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	383	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	718	31.0%
Households with children under 18	794	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	710	30.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.2%
Married	51.4%	41.6%
Separated	3.8%	7.3%
Widowed	1.8%	8.7%
Divorced	14.9%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	2.0%
Kindergarten	34	2.1%
Elementary school	788	48.7%
High school	439	27.1%
College / grad school	324	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.5%

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,099	96.0%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,331	99.7%
Born in same state	6,300	99.2%
Born in different state	5,409	85.2%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,307	20.6%
Italian	1,057	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	805	12.7%
Polish	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40143

What city is ZIP code 40143 in?

ZIP code 40143 is primarily assigned to Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40143 in?

ZIP code 40143 falls within Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40143?

The median home value in ZIP code 40143 is $141,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 40143?

ZIP code 40143 has an estimated population of 6,350 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40143?

The median household income in ZIP code 40143 is $59,489, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40143 in?

ZIP code 40143 observes the CST timezone.