40069 ZIP Code — Springfield, KY

Washington County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40069 is located in Springfield, Kentucky, within Washington County. It covers approximately 188.70 square miles and serves a population of 7,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40069

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,142. 35% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40069 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,525

population

188.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40040 Mackville (7.7 mi) 40078 Willisburg (8.6 mi) 40037 Loretto (11.2 mi) 40012 Chaplin (13.1 mi) 40008 Bloomfield (13.1 mi) 40033 Lebanon (13.3 mi) 40468 Perryville (14 mi) 40004 Bardstown (15.2 mi) 40328 Gravel Switch (16.4 mi) 40052 New Hope (17.5 mi) 40464 Parksville (18.3 mi) 40060 Raywick (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,525
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	188.70 sq mi
Water area	2.71 sq mi
Latitude	37.7286
Longitude	-85.2148
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	41.0%	44.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,525

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$74,142

Median household income

$35,542

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

2,856

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

223

Under 5

202

182

5–9

165

273

10–14

248

263

15–19

240

151

20–24

138

438

25–34

398

474

35–44

431

544

45–54

495

413

55–59

376

199

60–64

180

438

65–74

399

226

75–84

205

117

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,656	22.0%
18 and over	5,869	78.0%
65 and over	1,492	19.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Black or African American 8.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,483	85.6%
Black or African American	645	8.5%
Two or more races	340	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	45	0.6%
Asian	41	0.5%
Other race	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	44.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$74,142

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.2%
Electricity	66.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,605	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	228	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	548	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	750	24.0%
Households with children under 18	1,007	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	994	31.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	17.4%
Married	53.4%	55.7%
Separated	0.5%	2.2%
Widowed	3.3%	11.6%
Divorced	13.5%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	166	10.2%
Kindergarten	49	3.0%
Elementary school	782	48.1%
High school	399	24.5%
College / grad school	231	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	383	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,100	94.4%
Spanish	62	0.9%
Other Indo-European	49	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,454	99.1%
Born in same state	7,416	98.6%
Born in different state	6,692	88.9%
Foreign born	38	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	71	0.9%
Not a US citizen	4	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,081	14.4%
Italian	994	13.2%
French	869	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	0.5%
Polish	19	0.3%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40069

What city is ZIP code 40069 in?

ZIP code 40069 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40069 in?

ZIP code 40069 falls within Washington County, Kentucky.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40069?

The median home value in ZIP code 40069 is $168,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 40069?

ZIP code 40069 has an estimated population of 7,525 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40069?

The median household income in ZIP code 40069 is $74,142, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40069 in?

ZIP code 40069 observes the EST timezone.