40052 ZIP Code — New Hope, KY

Nelson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40052 is located in New Hope, Kentucky, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 22.73 square miles and serves a population of 611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,850) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 40052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

611

population

22.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40060 Raywick (5.3 mi) 40051 New Haven (5.9 mi) 40037 Loretto (6.3 mi) 42716 Buffalo (11.9 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (12.5 mi) 40004 Bardstown (12.7 mi) 42764 Mount Sherman (13.4 mi) 40033 Lebanon (13.8 mi) 40107 Boston (14.3 mi) 42718 Campbellsville (16.5 mi) 40069 Springfield (17.5 mi) 42757 Magnolia (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	611
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	22.73 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.6013
Longitude	-85.4906
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	56.8%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

611

Population

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$52,850

Median household income

$27,043

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

189

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	33.2%
18 and over	408	66.8%
65 and over	60	9.8%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	611	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 18.5%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	18.5%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$52,850

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	65.4%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	62.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	43	22.8%
Households with children under 18	110	58.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	22.8%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	27.0%
Married	36.2%	48.5%
Separated	12.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.4%
Divorced	14.2%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 3.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	24.2%
Kindergarten	7	3.0%
Elementary school	64	27.7%
High school	67	29.0%
College / grad school	37	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.4%

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Public administration 8.6%

Other services 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Professional & management 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	30.7%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.3%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	27.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	583	95.4%
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)	611	100.0%
Born in same state	611	100.0%
Born in different state	529	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	93	15.2%
Italian	56	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	2.8%
English	7	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40052

What city is ZIP code 40052 in?

ZIP code 40052 is primarily assigned to New Hope, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40052 in?

ZIP code 40052 falls within Nelson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40052 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 40052 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40052?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 40052 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 40052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40052?

The median home value in ZIP code 40052 is $105,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 40052 in?

ZIP code 40052 observes the EST timezone.