40178 ZIP Code — Westview, KY

Breckinridge County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40178 is located in Westview, Kentucky, within Breckinridge County. It covers approximately 8.18 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40178

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,800.

The gap between median ($62,829) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

522

population

8.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

40178 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40178

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westview	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	8.18 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	37.6760
Longitude	-86.4272
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	52.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	15.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$62,829

Median household income

$48,788

Per capita income

$125,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

504

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	9.8%
18 and over	471	90.2%
65 and over	58	11.1%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 6.7%

Group	Count	%
White	487	93.3%
Two or more races	35	6.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	52.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	15.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.2%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	37.3%
$100k–$150k	30.2%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$62,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	55.4%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	15.1%
3 or more	60.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.6%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	36	16.0%
Households with children under 18	42	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	19.6%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	36.8%
Married	66.1%	45.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	2.5%	8.7%
Divorced	13.6%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 28.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	29.5%
High school	24	39.3%
College / grad school	19	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%

Retail trade 35.8%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Construction 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	34.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.5%
Carpool	37.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	10.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	35.3%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.6%
Public insurance	18.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	522	100.0%
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)	522	100.0%
Born in same state	522	100.0%
Born in different state	378	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	299	57.3%
French	34	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40178

What city is ZIP code 40178 in?

ZIP code 40178 is primarily assigned to Westview, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40178 in?

ZIP code 40178 falls within Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40178?

The median home value in ZIP code 40178 is $125,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 40178?

ZIP code 40178 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40178?

The median household income in ZIP code 40178 is $62,829, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40178 in?

ZIP code 40178 observes the CST timezone.