The 40177 ZIP Code is associated with the city of West Point in Kentucky in Hardin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,672. An estimated 17.0% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,162. The median age in the 40177 ZIP Code is 36.8 years, with 17.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,127, and approximately 22% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 40177 is $41,127, while the region's mean household income is $74,336. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,162. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40177 of $31,162 is approximately 10.59% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 21.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately129.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 40177 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 22.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 40177 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 23.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40177, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 40177 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40177 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by Asian (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 40177 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 40177 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 40177 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 40177 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 40177, 95.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% 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 Hardin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40177, an estimated 21.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hardin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.6% |
In ZIP Code 40177, 78.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.7% in this Hardin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.7% |
| Associate's degree | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40177 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 40177 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40177 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 40177 | 9¢/kWh | 8.34¢/kWh | 6.17¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.47¢/kWh | 11.34¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 40177 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.23 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.44 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.03 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 40177, 56.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.1 minutes. Approximately 19.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40177 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 40177 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.4% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.2% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |