| City: | Saint Catharine, Kentucky |
| City Alias: | St Catharine |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:34:15 AM |
| Population: | 143 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 859 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7029, -85.2652 |
| Land Area: | 0.123 sq mi |
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Saint Catharine isn't a town. It's a convent. ZIP code 40061 serves the motherhouse campus of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in rural Washington County, Kentucky. The entire population of 143 people lives in group quarters, and the median age is 84.6 years. No households exist here because everyone lives in community housing.
The campus sits on just 0.13 square miles along Bardstown Road. Four named buildings receive mail: St Catharine Motherhouse, Generalate Offices, Sansbury Infirmary, and the Post Office itself. The infirmary houses 98 residents who need nursing care, while 45 others live independently in the motherhouse.
Despite having only 143 residents, the ZIP shows 422 employees at 3 establishments. This points to the Dominican educational mission. The sisters operated St. Catharine College from 1931 until 2016, and the campus remains a center for retreats and ministry.
Mail here works differently than in a typical small town. There are zero PO Boxes because the sisters receive mail through the institutional system. A single city carrier route (C001) handles delivery to the campus buildings. General Delivery is available for visitors.
Only one street exists: Bardstown Road, the historic route connecting Louisville to Bardstown that passes through the campus.
ZIP Code 40061 has 143 residents and 0 households. The median age is 84.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 2.8% male and 97.2% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.0%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.2%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 143Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 205Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,162.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 258 | 205 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 143 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 84.6
Male Median Age: 35.5
Female Median Age: 84.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 67 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 67 |
| White: | 133 | 91.72% |
| Black: | 6 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.38% |
| Asian: | 3 | 2.07% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.69% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4 | 2.80% | 35.5 years |
| Females: | 139 | 97.20% | 84.8 years |
| Total: | 143 | 100% | 84.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 205 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 205 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 205 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,417), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 26.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 54 | 26.34% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 151 | 73.66% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 31.48% |
| Service: | 15 | 27.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 40.74% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 54 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 57.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.80%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 8.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 47.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 2.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 25.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 15.67% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 122 | 91.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 15.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 45.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 84 | 54.19% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 40061 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 464 people with an annual payroll of $16,914,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,706,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,914,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 464Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 40061 is located in Washington County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40061. It covers 0.123 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.123 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12079.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 40061 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.