40601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40601 is White. The current unemployment level in 40601 is 5.6%.
| Population | 51,579 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 228 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,315 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $437,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.55% |
40601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 42,081 | 84.36% |
| Black | 4,861 | 9.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,957 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 937 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
40601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,111 | 77.58% |
| Black | 732 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 8.52% |
| Asian | 160 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
40601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,275 | 7.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,936 | 19.91% |
| High School Diploma | 8,386 | 28.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 434 | 1.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,905 | 9.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,090 | 17.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,424 | 4.78% |
| Masters Degree | 2,488 | 8.34% |
| Professional Degree | 541 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 336 | 1.13% |