40371 ZIP Code — Salt Lick, KY

Bath County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40371 is located in Salt Lick, Kentucky, within Bath County. It covers approximately 77.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,919 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606/859.

About ZIP code 40371

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,091. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,919

population

77.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salt Lick	Acceptable
Salt Lick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40358 Olympia (6 mi) 40313 Clearfield (9.3 mi) 40322 Frenchburg (11.1 mi) 40360 Owingsville (11.4 mi) 40387 Wellington (11.7 mi) 40351 Morehead (11.9 mi) 40316 Denniston (12.3 mi) 41049 Hillsboro (13.1 mi) 40346 Means (13.3 mi) 41425 Ezel (15.5 mi) 40337 Jeffersonville (18.8 mi) 41093 Wallingford (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,919
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	77.59 sq mi
Water area	4.59 sq mi
Latitude	38.0976
Longitude	-83.5770
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606/859

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	54.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,919

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$44,091

Median household income

$24,296

Per capita income

$85,800

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,136

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

146

5–9

139

162

10–14

155

15–19

20–24

220

25–34

210

35–44

232

45–54

222

55–59

125

60–64

120

160

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	769	26.3%
18 and over	2,150	73.7%
65 and over	468	16.0%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,894	98.6%
Two or more races	17	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.5%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	54.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$44,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 38.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,800
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	553	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	112	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	166	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	303	26.7%
Households with children under 18	356	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	337	29.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	15.9%
Married	52.4%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	1.3%	10.1%
Divorced	14.8%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	6.3%
Kindergarten	127	17.5%
Elementary school	373	51.4%
High school	118	16.3%
College / grad school	62	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Construction 19.3%

Retail trade 14.8%

Professional & management 13.7%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	59.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,814	96.4%
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)	2,905	99.5%
Born in same state	2,905	99.5%
Born in different state	2,439	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,102	37.8%
Italian	266	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	7.4%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40371

What city is ZIP code 40371 in?

ZIP code 40371 is primarily assigned to Salt Lick, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40371 in?

ZIP code 40371 falls within Bath County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40371?

24% of residents in ZIP code 40371 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40371?

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 40371 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 40371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40371 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 40371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 40371 in?

ZIP code 40371 observes the EST timezone.