Nicholasville ZIP Codes — Jessamine County, KY
There are 2 unique ZIP codes in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Area code: 859.
2
ZIP codes
139.48
sq mi land
1.60
sq mi water
859
area code
Nicholasville, KY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Nicholasville, KY (2)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40340 | Nicholasville | Jessamine | View map |
| 40356 | Nicholasville | Jessamine | View map |
Demographics & statistics
44,299
Population
39.6
Median age
$69,954
Median household income
$39,050
Per capita income
$225,800
Median home value
$987
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
12,689
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,367
Under 5
1,427
1,544
5–9
1,611
1,529
10–14
1,597
1,167
15–19
1,219
1,314
20–24
1,371
2,586
25–34
2,700
2,899
35–44
3,027
2,841
45–54
2,966
1,649
55–59
1,721
1,349
60–64
1,408
2,167
65–74
2,262
915
75–84
955
346
85+
362
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,685 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 33,614 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,007 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,598 | 87.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,922 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,816 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,011 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 491 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 429 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $69,954 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
24.4%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,800 |
| Median rent / month | $987 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.5% |
| Electricity | 60.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,678 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,176 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,948 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,714 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,348 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,999 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 25.4% |
| Married | 58.1% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 709 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 502 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,044 | 51.7% |
| High school | 2,046 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,456 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Professional & management
9.0%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,532 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,505 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 901 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 659 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,674 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 42,383 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 32,100 | 72.5% |
| Foreign born | 291 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,625 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 874 | 53.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,050 | 18.2% |
| French | 6,039 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 5,198 | 11.7% |
| English | 658 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 200 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 162 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 136 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.