40461 ZIP Code — Paint Lick, KY

Garrard County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40461 is located in Paint Lick, Kentucky, within Garrard County. It covers approximately 55.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859/606.

About ZIP code 40461

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 $157,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,542. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 40461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,417

population

55.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paint Lick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40404 Berea (7.2 mi) 40403 Berea (10.1 mi) 40444 Lancaster (10.3 mi) 40419 Crab Orchard (11.4 mi) 40475 Richmond (13 mi) 40409 Brodhead (16.2 mi) 40484 Stanford (16.9 mi) 40385 Waco (17.3 mi) 40456 Mount Vernon (18.5 mi) 40356 Nicholasville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,417
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	55.68 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	37.6047
Longitude	-84.4189
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	859/606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	44.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	34.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	17.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,417

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$70,542

Median household income

$34,104

Per capita income

$157,300

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

791

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

279

35–44

230

151

45–54

124

116

55–59

60–64

171

65–74

141

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	497	20.6%
18 and over	1,920	79.4%
65 and over	514	21.3%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,370	98.1%
Asian	27	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Two or more races	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	44.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	34.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	17.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$70,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,300
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	34.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.9%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	582	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	61	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	118	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	166	17.9%
Households with children under 18	245	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	398	42.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	15.0%
Married	67.2%	67.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	7.4%
Divorced	12.3%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.0%
Kindergarten	23	5.0%
Elementary school	285	62.2%
High school	103	22.5%
College / grad school	38	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 14.3%

Retail trade 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	26.6%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	167	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,271	94.0%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,403	99.4%
Born in same state	2,385	98.7%
Born in different state	1,838	76.0%
Foreign born	18	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	645	26.7%
French	243	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40461

What city is ZIP code 40461 in?

ZIP code 40461 is primarily assigned to Paint Lick, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40461 in?

ZIP code 40461 falls within Garrard County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40461 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 40461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40461?

The median home value in ZIP code 40461 is $157,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 40461?

ZIP code 40461 has an estimated population of 2,417 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40461?

The median household income in ZIP code 40461 is $70,542, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40461 in?

ZIP code 40461 observes the EST timezone.