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Breckinridge County
Hudson, KY
40145
40145 ZIP Code — Hudson, KY
Breckinridge County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40145 is located in
Hudson ,
Kentucky ,
within Breckinridge County .
It covers approximately 37.48 square miles and serves a population of
868 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 40145
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 $96,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($41,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 61 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 3% 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 40145 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
868
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
37.48 sq mi
Water area
0.37 sq mi
Latitude
37.6435
Longitude
-86.3115
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
52.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
29.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
15.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
13.9%
2.2%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$41,500
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 298 34.3% 18 and over 570 65.7% 65 and over 121 13.9% Median age 29.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4%
Group Count % White 786 88.7% Black or African American 35 4% Two or more races 29 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 18 2% Other race 18 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
52.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
29.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
15.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
13.9%
2.2%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.7% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 7.6% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 14.4% $200k+ 9.7% Median income $41,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.9% Renter occupied 19.1% Vacant 53.6% Single-family detached 53.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 23.2% 1990–1999 22.0% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 20.2% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 38.7% 3 bedrooms 49.1% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.6% 1 vehicle 33.5% 2 vehicles 42.4% 3 or more 16.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 61.4% Propane / LP gas 30.9% Wood 7.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 160 67.8% Cohabiting couple 6 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 28 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 42 17.8% Households with children under 18 85 36.0% Households with seniors (65+) 80 33.9% Average household size 3.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.1% 14.4% Married 56.4% 58.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.9% Divorced 17.5% 18.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.7%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.8% Bachelor's or higher 3.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 18.5% Kindergarten 25 15.4% Elementary school 90 55.6% High school 17 10.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.7%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Professional & management
7.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.4% Service 2.9% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 29.7% Production & transportation 42.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 96.4% Government 0.0% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 50.0% Carpool 33.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 12.7% Other means 4.3% Avg commute (minutes) 60.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.8%
Female-led households
68.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 28.0% Supplemental Security 11.0% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 41.3% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 32.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.8% Depression 26.4% Fair or poor health 21.2% Poor mental health 18.5% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 60 10.5%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 33.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.7% Public insurance 50.9% No insurance 12.7% Uninsured under 19 11.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 715 82.4% Spanish 53 7.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 53 7.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 868 100.0% Born in same state 855 98.5% Born in different state 567 65.3% Foreign born 13 1.5% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 105 12.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 25 2.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 27.2% Internet access 69.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40145
What city is ZIP code 40145 in?
ZIP code 40145 is primarily assigned to Hudson, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40145 in?
ZIP code 40145 falls within Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40145?
36% of residents in ZIP code 40145 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 40145 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 40145 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40145?
3% 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 40145 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 40145 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 40145 in?
ZIP code 40145 observes the CST timezone.
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