40374 ZIP Code — Sharpsburg, KY

Bath County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40374 is located in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, within Bath County. It covers approximately 61.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859/606.

About ZIP code 40374

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,790. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40374 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.

2,459

population

61.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40374

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharpsburg	Acceptable
Sharpsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40311 Carlisle (8.8 mi) 40360 Owingsville (8.8 mi) 40353 Mount Sterling (10.5 mi) 41039 Ewing (11.4 mi) 41049 Hillsboro (13.4 mi) 40361 Paris (16.9 mi) 40358 Olympia (17.6 mi) 40337 Jeffersonville (18.3 mi) 41041 Flemingsburg (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,459
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	61.40 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.2218
Longitude	-83.9104
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	62.9%	54.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,459

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$43,790

Median household income

$22,124

Per capita income

$95,600

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

38.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

673

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

129

115

5–9

10–14

132

15–19

111

20–24

25–34

158

35–44

134

133

45–54

113

101

55–59

60–64

161

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	817	33.2%
18 and over	1,642	66.8%
65 and over	402	16.3%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 4.4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,224	85.9%
Hispanic or Latino	129	5%
Other race	113	4.4%
Black or African American	57	2.2%
Two or more races	50	1.9%
Asian	9	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	54.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$43,790

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,600
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.0%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	472	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	106	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	135	17.8%
Households with children under 18	300	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	38.0%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	17.3%
Married	46.9%	59.7%
Separated	1.5%	2.6%
Widowed	1.5%	10.1%
Divorced	14.4%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	8.7%
Kindergarten	76	12.0%
Elementary school	268	42.3%
High school	164	25.9%
College / grad school	70	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 38.1%

Under 18 years 49.4%

18 and over 32.5%

Married-couple families 26.9%

Female-led households 52.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.0%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	24.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,177	88.5%
Spanish	67	3.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	2.6%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,439	99.2%
Born in same state	2,408	97.9%
Born in different state	1,755	71.4%
Foreign born	31	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	929	37.8%
French	279	11.3%
Italian	169	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.7%
English	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40374

What city is ZIP code 40374 in?

ZIP code 40374 is primarily assigned to Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40374 in?

ZIP code 40374 falls within Bath County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40374?

38% of residents in ZIP code 40374 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40374 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 40374 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 40374 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 40374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 40374 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 40374 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 40374 in?

ZIP code 40374 observes the EST timezone.