40481 ZIP Code — Sandgap, KY

Jackson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40481 is located in Sandgap, Kentucky, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 16.54 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40481

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,712.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

222

population

16.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandgap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40447 Mc Kee (3.6 mi) 40486 Tyner (11.9 mi) 41386 Vincent (11.9 mi) 40403 Berea (13 mi) 40402 Annville (13.9 mi) 40336 Irvine (14.9 mi) 40404 Berea (15.9 mi) 40445 Livingston (16.2 mi) 40729 East Bernstadt (17.3 mi) 40385 Waco (17.7 mi) 40456 Mount Vernon (18 mi) 40983 Sextons Creek (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	222
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	16.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.4834
Longitude	-84.0271
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

222

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$58,712

Median household income

$22,283

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	26.1%
18 and over	164	73.9%
65 and over	23	10.4%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	222	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 44.8%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	44.8%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
Median income	$58,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 67.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	41.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	35.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	70.8%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	34.4%
Wood	33.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	16	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	49	51.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	12.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	64.4%	83.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	35.6%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 26.8%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	33.7%
Kindergarten	1	1.0%
Elementary school	24	24.5%
High school	28	28.6%
College / grad school	12	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.8%

Education & healthcare 40.3%

Information 13.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	45.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.7%
Retirement income	12.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	17.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	222	100.0%
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)	222	100.0%
Born in same state	222	100.0%
Born in different state	210	94.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	113	50.9%
Italian	28	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40481

What city is ZIP code 40481 in?

ZIP code 40481 is primarily assigned to Sandgap, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40481 in?

ZIP code 40481 falls within Jackson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40481?

12% 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 40481 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 40481 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40481?

17% of residents in ZIP code 40481 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40481?

The median home value in ZIP code 40481 is $108,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 40481 in?

ZIP code 40481 observes the EST timezone.