40379 ZIP Code — Stamping Ground, KY

Scott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40379 is located in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, within Scott County. It covers approximately 65.48 square miles and serves a population of 3,790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40379

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,547. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40379 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,790

population

65.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stamping Ground	Acceptable
Stamping Ground	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40324 Georgetown (9.3 mi) 40370 Sadieville (9.6 mi) 40347 Midway (11.8 mi) 40601 Frankfort (13.2 mi) 40621 Frankfort (13.4 mi) 40622 Frankfort (13.4 mi) 40618 Frankfort (13.4 mi) 40619 Frankfort (13.4 mi) 40620 Frankfort (13.4 mi) 41010 Corinth (13.5 mi) 40359 Owenton (13.9 mi) 40511 Lexington (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,790
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	209

Geography
Land area	65.48 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	38.3250
Longitude	-84.6846
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	33.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,790

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$63,547

Median household income

$36,904

Per capita income

$201,500

Median home value

$1,045

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,485

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

113

201

10–14

193

108

15–19

104

20–24

149

25–34

142

265

35–44

254

344

45–54

329

55–59

157

60–64

151

259

65–74

248

125

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	833	22.0%
18 and over	2,957	78.0%
65 and over	762	20.1%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,601	93.2%
Two or more races	132	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	75	1.9%
Black or African American	31	0.8%
Other race	26	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	33.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$63,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,500
Median rent / month	$1,045
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	828	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	72	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	348	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	333	21.1%
Households with children under 18	514	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	586	37.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	20.1%
Married	53.2%	57.0%
Separated	0.8%	2.2%
Widowed	5.5%	8.8%
Divorced	23.1%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	3.2%
Kindergarten	49	5.2%
Elementary school	535	56.7%
High school	213	22.6%
College / grad school	116	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.2%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Public administration 11.2%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,717	98.1%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,783	99.8%
Born in same state	3,783	99.8%
Born in different state	3,193	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	742	19.6%
French	630	16.6%
Italian	388	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	56	1.5%
English	21	0.6%
Irish	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40379

What city is ZIP code 40379 in?

ZIP code 40379 is primarily assigned to Stamping Ground, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40379 in?

ZIP code 40379 falls within Scott County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40379 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 40379 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40379 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 40379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 40379?

ZIP code 40379 has an estimated population of 3,790 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40379?

The median home value in ZIP code 40379 is $201,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 40379 in?

ZIP code 40379 observes the EST timezone.