40468 ZIP Code — Perryville, KY

Boyle County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40468 is located in Perryville, Kentucky, within Boyle County. It covers approximately 29.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40468

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,226. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40468 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,026

population

29.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40464 Parksville (5.9 mi) 40328 Gravel Switch (6.9 mi) 40040 Mackville (8.3 mi) 40440 Junction City (9 mi) 40422 Danville (9.3 mi) 40330 Harrodsburg (12 mi) 40009 Bradfordsville (13.6 mi) 40069 Springfield (14 mi) 40078 Willisburg (15.9 mi) 40437 Hustonville (16.2 mi) 40033 Lebanon (16.7 mi) 40484 Stanford (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,026
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	29.58 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.6479
Longitude	-84.9791
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	859

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	48.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	19.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,026

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$64,226

Median household income

$29,861

Per capita income

$136,100

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

766

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

123

20–24

25–34

109

134

35–44

162

45–54

115

106

55–59

128

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	24.9%
18 and over	1,521	75.1%
65 and over	338	16.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Black or African American 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,965	96.6%
Black or African American	53	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%
Two or more races	6	0.3%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	48.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	19.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 35.6%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	35.6%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$64,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,100
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.4%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	103	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	278	34.4%
Households with children under 18	396	49.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	29.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	26.9%
Married	55.3%	38.2%
Separated	4.2%	9.7%
Widowed	2.5%	8.7%
Divorced	18.0%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.2%
Elementary school	183	36.7%
High school	250	50.1%
College / grad school	50	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.5%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	30.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,922	94.9%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,024	99.9%
Born in same state	2,024	99.9%
Born in different state	1,358	67.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	482	23.8%
French	338	16.7%
Italian	266	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.4%
Polish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40468

What city is ZIP code 40468 in?

ZIP code 40468 is primarily assigned to Perryville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40468 in?

ZIP code 40468 falls within Boyle County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40468 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 40468 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40468 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 40468 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40468?

The median home value in ZIP code 40468 is $136,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 40468?

ZIP code 40468 has an estimated population of 2,026 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40468 in?

ZIP code 40468 observes the EST timezone.