40161 ZIP Code — Rhodelia, KY

Meade County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40161 is located in Rhodelia, Kentucky, within Meade County. It covers approximately 7.51 square miles and serves a population of 172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

172

population

7.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40161 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40161

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rhodelia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40157 Payneville (2.3 mi) 40176 Webster (3.7 mi) 40104 Battletown (8.7 mi) 47525 Derby (8.8 mi) 40170 Stephensport (9.5 mi) 40146 Irvington (9.7 mi) 47142 Mauckport (11.5 mi) 40142 Guston (11.9 mi) 40108 Brandenburg (12.6 mi) 40143 Hardinsburg (13.3 mi) 47137 Leavenworth (14.3 mi) 47520 Cannelton (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	172
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	7.51 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.9877
Longitude	-86.3968
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

172

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$61,078

Median household income

$23,889

Per capita income

$235,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	25.0%
18 and over	129	75.0%
65 and over	27	15.7%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	172	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.2%

$25k–$35k 21.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 62.0%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	21.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	62.0%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
Median income	$61,078

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 40.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	50.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	28.8%
2 bedrooms	50.5%
3 bedrooms	18.0%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	70.9%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	3.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	46.8%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	29.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	36.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	34.2%
Households with children under 18	23	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	34.2%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	42.0%	27.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	40.5%
Divorced	58.0%	31.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 80.6%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	48.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	51.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 58.0%

Construction 36.0%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	36.0%
Production & transportation	58.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.0%
Government	58.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	66.0

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	36.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	63.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	150	87.2%
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)	172	100.0%
Born in same state	172	100.0%
Born in different state	155	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	43%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	9.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40161

What city is ZIP code 40161 in?

ZIP code 40161 is primarily assigned to Rhodelia, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40161 in?

ZIP code 40161 falls within Meade County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40161?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 40161?

ZIP code 40161 has an estimated population of 172 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40161?

The median household income in ZIP code 40161 is $61,078, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40161?

The median home value in ZIP code 40161 is $235,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 40161 in?

ZIP code 40161 observes the EST timezone.