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Henry County
New Castle, KY
40050
40050 ZIP Code — New Castle, KY
Henry County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40050 is located in
New Castle ,
Kentucky ,
within Henry County .
It covers approximately 17.24 square miles and serves a population of
1,877 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 502 .
About ZIP code 40050
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,571. 31% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 40050 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,877
Population density
109 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
17.24 sq mi
Water area
0.47 sq mi
Latitude
38.4493
Longitude
-85.1900
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
502
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.5%
46.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
34.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
16.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$43,571
Median household income
$129,400
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 448 23.9% 18 and over 1,429 76.1% 65 and over 348 18.5% Median age 42.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,760 93.6% Asian 53 2.8% Black or African American 35 1.9% Two or more races 28 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.5%
46.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
34.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
16.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.8% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 11.3% $75k–$100k 9.7% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 6.5% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $43,571
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $129,400 Median rent / month $728 Owner occupied 75.5% Renter occupied 24.5% Vacant 11.6% Single-family detached 75.1% Large apartment buildings 4.0% Mobile homes 7.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.4% 2000–2009 9.5% 1990–1999 10.4% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 25.2% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 10.0% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 15.1% 2 bedrooms 20.8% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 20.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 36.3% 2 vehicles 32.0% 3 or more 25.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 22.9% Electricity 67.2% Propane / LP gas 8.1% No fuel used 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 308 40.8% Cohabiting couple 27 3.6% Male householder, no spouse 113 15.0% Female householder, no spouse 306 40.6% Households with children under 18 216 28.6% Households with seniors (65+) 221 29.3% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.8% 18.9% Married 49.9% 40.3% Separated 1.4% 2.3% Widowed 1.7% 26.4% Divorced 10.2% 12.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.0%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.8% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 0.7% Kindergarten 50 11.5% Elementary school 187 42.9% High school 162 37.2% College / grad school 34 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.6%
Public administration
7.6%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.4% Service 25.9% Sales & office 14.0% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 17.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.9% Government 17.5% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 10.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.2% Carpool 15.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 1.9% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.2% Retirement income 38.2% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 16.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 43.9% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 35.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 33.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 20.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 25.2% 65 and over 62.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.9% Public insurance 40.7% No insurance 9.9% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,781 94.9% Spanish 15 0.8% Other Indo-European 13 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,855 98.8% Born in same state 1,829 97.4% Born in different state 1,477 78.7% Foreign born 26 1.4% Naturalized citizen 22 1.2% Not a US citizen 7 31.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 319 17% Arab 220 11.7% French 207 11%
Ancestry Count % German 83 4.4% English 8 0.4% Dutch 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 74.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40050
What city is ZIP code 40050 in?
ZIP code 40050 is primarily assigned to New Castle, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40050 in?
ZIP code 40050 falls within Henry County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40050?
16% of residents in ZIP code 40050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40050?
The median home value in ZIP code 40050 is $129,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40050?
The median household income in ZIP code 40050 is $43,571, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 40050?
ZIP code 40050 has an estimated population of 1,877 residents, with a density of 109 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40050 in?
ZIP code 40050 observes the EST timezone.
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