40046 ZIP Code — Mount Eden, KY

Spencer County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40046 is located in Mount Eden, Kentucky, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 49.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40046

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 $212,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,441. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,398

population

49.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Eden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,398
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	49.01 sq mi
Water area	2.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0312
Longitude	-85.1765
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	30.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	34.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.4%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,398

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$75,441

Median household income

$34,530

Per capita income

$212,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

597

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	20.0%
18 and over	1,119	80.0%
65 and over	242	17.3%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,362	97.4%
Two or more races	36	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	30.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	34.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.4%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$75,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	27.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	12.8%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	11.4%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	58.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	53	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	89	18.5%
Households with children under 18	133	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	36.5%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	20.6%
Married	61.6%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	8.4%
Divorced	9.6%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 50.3%

Some college, no degree 35.9%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.4%
Kindergarten	34	12.5%
Elementary school	75	27.5%
High school	130	47.6%
College / grad school	22	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Retail trade 25.1%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Professional & management 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	35.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 71.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	25.8%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,320	94.4%
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)	1,398	100.0%
Born in same state	1,398	100.0%
Born in different state	1,214	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	360	25.8%
French	133	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40046

What city is ZIP code 40046 in?

ZIP code 40046 is primarily assigned to Mount Eden, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40046 in?

ZIP code 40046 falls within Spencer County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40046 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 40046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40046?

7% 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 40046 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 40046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 40046?

ZIP code 40046 has an estimated population of 1,398 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40046 in?

ZIP code 40046 observes the EST timezone.