40447 ZIP Code — Mc Kee, KY

Jackson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40447 is located in Mc Kee, Kentucky, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 243.39 square miles and serves a population of 7,901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40447

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,240. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 40447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,901

population

243.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Kee	Acceptable
Mc Kee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40481 Sandgap (3.6 mi) 40486 Tyner (9.8 mi) 40402 Annville (10.4 mi) 41386 Vincent (11.7 mi) 40445 Livingston (13.7 mi) 40729 East Bernstadt (14.2 mi) 40403 Berea (14.9 mi) 40983 Sextons Creek (16 mi) 40456 Mount Vernon (16.5 mi) 40404 Berea (17.6 mi) 40336 Irvine (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,901
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	243.39 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	37.4317
Longitude	-84.0258
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	75.9%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,901

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$31,240

Median household income

$19,330

Per capita income

$98,800

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

3,215

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

222

Under 5

229

259

5–9

267

234

10–14

243

366

15–19

378

20–24

409

25–34

422

544

35–44

563

504

45–54

521

244

55–59

252

328

60–64

340

477

65–74

494

184

75–84

190

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,876	23.7%
18 and over	6,025	76.3%
65 and over	1,427	18.1%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,608	94.9%
Two or more races	247	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	113	1.4%
Black or African American	25	0.3%
Other race	11	0.1%
Asian	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 18.5%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	18.5%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$31,240

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,800
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,488	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	181	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	538	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,081	32.9%
Households with children under 18	964	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,228	37.3%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	17.6%
Married	50.4%	46.9%
Separated	2.4%	2.5%
Widowed	4.6%	15.1%
Divorced	19.6%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	2.3%
Kindergarten	186	10.4%
Elementary school	724	40.7%
High school	664	37.3%
College / grad school	165	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 20.6%

Public administration 10.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Construction 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 32.2%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	17.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,450	94.3%
Spanish	20	0.3%
Other Indo-European	20	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,858	99.5%
Born in same state	7,815	98.9%
Born in different state	6,434	81.4%
Foreign born	43	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	43	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,273	28.8%
French	1,113	14.1%
Italian	431	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	0.4%
Polish	27	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40447

What city is ZIP code 40447 in?

ZIP code 40447 is primarily assigned to Mc Kee, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40447 in?

ZIP code 40447 falls within Jackson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40447?

29% of residents in ZIP code 40447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40447?

11% 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 40447 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 40447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40447?

The median home value in ZIP code 40447 is $98,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 40447 in?

ZIP code 40447 observes the EST timezone.