40177 ZIP Code — West Point, KY

Hardin County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40177 is located in West Point, Kentucky, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 15.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40177

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($42,284) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 40177 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,510

population

15.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40177 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40177

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40177. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40122 Fort Knox (3.6 mi) 40121 Fort Knox (4.6 mi) 40160 Radcliff (7.9 mi) 40155 Muldraugh (7.9 mi) 40150 Lebanon Junction (8.6 mi) 40165 Shepherdsville (9.1 mi) 40272 Louisville (10.3 mi) 40166 Shepherdsville (11.1 mi) 40109 Brooks (11.7 mi) 40175 Vine Grove (13.3 mi) 40118 Fairdale (13.9 mi) 40117 Ekron (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,510
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	15.49 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.9193
Longitude	-85.8746
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	64.6%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,510

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$42,284

Median household income

$38,063

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

645

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

166

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	21.5%
18 and over	1,186	78.5%
65 and over	317	21.0%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,429	92%
Two or more races	78	5%
Hispanic or Latino	44	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$42,284

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	14.3%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	98	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	182	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	168	25.2%
Households with children under 18	163	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	32.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	21.6%
Married	40.1%	41.3%
Separated	2.2%	3.7%
Widowed	10.2%	14.6%
Divorced	17.3%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	13.7%
Kindergarten	26	8.3%
Elementary school	134	42.8%
High school	72	23.0%
College / grad school	38	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 7.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	27.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 23.0%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	60.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,447	95.8%
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)	1,510	100.0%
Born in same state	1,510	100.0%
Born in different state	1,155	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	13%
Italian	193	12.8%
French	193	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40177

What city is ZIP code 40177 in?

ZIP code 40177 is primarily assigned to West Point, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40177 in?

ZIP code 40177 falls within Hardin County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40177?

23% of residents in ZIP code 40177 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40177 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 40177 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 40177 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 40177 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40177?

The median home value in ZIP code 40177 is $119,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 40177 in?

ZIP code 40177 observes the EST timezone.