40387 ZIP Code — Wellington, KY

Menifee County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40387 is located in Wellington, Kentucky, within Menifee County. It covers approximately 69.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40387

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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,796. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 40387 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.

1,841

population

69.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellington	Acceptable
Wellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40316 Denniston (0.6 mi) 40322 Frenchburg (5.6 mi) 41425 Ezel (5.9 mi) 41352 Mize (9.7 mi) 40346 Means (11 mi) 40358 Olympia (11.4 mi) 41332 Hazel Green (11.6 mi) 40371 Salt Lick (11.7 mi) 41301 Campton (13.4 mi) 40313 Clearfield (13.7 mi) 41408 Cannel City (15.8 mi) 41365 Rogers (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,841
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	69.03 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	37.9344
Longitude	-83.5230
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	63.1%	54.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	37.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	7.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,841

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$39,796

Median household income

$24,015

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$567

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,302

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

160

25–34

110

122

35–44

133

45–54

106

55–59

134

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	14.0%
18 and over	1,583	86.0%
65 and over	357	19.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Asian 1.2%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,805	98%
Asian	23	1.2%
Two or more races	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	54.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	37.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	7.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$39,796

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 41.2%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$567
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	51.5%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	54.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Wood	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	195	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	99	14.0%
Households with children under 18	135	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	34.3%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	14.0%
Married	44.5%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	10.4%
Divorced	17.5%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	166	65.1%
High school	40	15.7%
College / grad school	40	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.9%

Construction 16.9%

Retail trade 15.0%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Wholesale trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	1.3%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.8

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	61.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,807	98.2%
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)	1,841	100.0%
Born in same state	1,841	100.0%
Born in different state	1,420	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	559	30.4%
Italian	147	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40387

What city is ZIP code 40387 in?

ZIP code 40387 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40387 in?

ZIP code 40387 falls within Menifee County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40387?

22% of residents in ZIP code 40387 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40387 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 40387 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40387?

The median home value in ZIP code 40387 is $98,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40387?

Health data for ZIP code 40387 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40387 in?

ZIP code 40387 observes the EST timezone.