The 40117 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Ekron in Kentucky in Meade County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,550. An estimated 13.7% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,924. The median age in the 40117 ZIP Code is 34.7 years, with 19.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $51,250, and approximately 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 40117 is $51,250, while the region's mean household income is $64,512. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,924. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40117 of $23,924 is approximately 15.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 40117 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 40117 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40117, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 40117 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40117 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.0%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 40117 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 40117 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 40117 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 40117 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 40117, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Meade County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40117, an estimated 17.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Meade County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
In ZIP Code 40117, 89.5% of the population graduated high school, while 13.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.7% in this Meade County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 15.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40117 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 40117 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40117 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 40117 | 8.02¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh | 5.35¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.87¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh | 6.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 40117 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.72 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.99 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.09 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.92 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.42 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 40117, 59.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.0 minutes. Approximately 22.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40117 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 40117 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |