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Henry County
Sulphur, KY
40070
40070 ZIP Code — Sulphur, KY
Henry County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40070 is located in
Sulphur ,
Kentucky ,
within Henry County .
It covers approximately 12.57 square miles and serves a population of
373 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 502 .
About ZIP code 40070
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($43,611) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
373
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
12.57 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
38.4843
Longitude
-85.2421
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
502
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
46.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
34.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
16.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$43,611
Median household income
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 99 26.5% 18 and over 274 73.5% 65 and over 48 12.9% Median age 40.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 325 81.3% Two or more races 35 8.8% Hispanic or Latino 27 6.8% Other race 13 3.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
46.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
34.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
16.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $15k–$25k 25.4% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 14.5% $50k–$75k 14.5% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 10.9% $200k+ 10.1% Median income $43,611
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $884 Owner occupied 57.2% Renter occupied 42.8% Vacant 33.7% Single-family detached 76.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 24.5% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 26.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 9.6% 1939 or earlier 30.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 16.8% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.5% 3 bedrooms 60.1% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 11.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 50.7% 2 vehicles 2.9% 3 or more 38.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 73.9% Propane / LP gas 26.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 64 46.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 28.3% Female householder, no spouse 35 25.4% Households with children under 18 40 29.0% Households with seniors (65+) 40 29.0% Average household size 2.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.9% 32.7% Married 38.6% 38.8% Separated 2.6% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.9% Divorced 22.9% 20.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 15.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 36.4% High school 48 48.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.3%
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 41.4% Sales & office 16.8% Natural resources & construction 2.6% Production & transportation 16.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.1% Government 4.3% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.5% Carpool 32.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.0% Retirement income 24.6% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 10.1% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 41.1% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.5% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 53.8% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 8.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.6% 65 and over 16.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.9% Public insurance 33.5% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 369 98.9% Spanish 13 3.5% Other Indo-European 13 3.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 356 95.4% Born in same state 356 95.4% Born in different state 203 54.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 17 4.6% Not a US citizen 4 23.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 63 16.9% French 53 14.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 3.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40070
What city is ZIP code 40070 in?
ZIP code 40070 is primarily assigned to Sulphur, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40070 in?
ZIP code 40070 falls within Henry County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40070?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40070?
The median household income in ZIP code 40070 is $43,611, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 40070?
ZIP code 40070 has an estimated population of 373 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40070 in?
ZIP code 40070 observes the EST timezone.
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