ZIP Code 40484 in Stanford, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Stanford, Kentucky
Counties:Lincoln County[Primary]
Boyle County
Casey County
Garrard County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:26:09 PM
Population:12,034 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.5196, -84.7073
Land Area:139.568 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40484 has 12,034 residents and 4,859 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.5%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,034Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,517Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:12,993Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:86.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$54,566Source: Census ACS
Households:4,859Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$154,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,10511,43410,92411,01310,91511,02510,98710,90511,30311,53612,54712,22012,517
Decennial Census11,612------------------12,034------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.5

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 44.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3264014693963253273943113374314064453983312802049070
Female331300390357304337333346352453413456391420368226168148
Total657701859753629664727657689884819901789751648430258218
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,97592.51%
Black:4243.57%
Hispanic:*2952.49%
Asian:410.35%
American Indian:150.13%
Hawaiian:20.02%
Other:1110.94%
Total:11,863100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,94149.37%40.3 years
Females:6,09350.63%44.9 years
Total:12,034100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,12296.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:840.67%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2732.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:382.48%
Total Population:12,517100%
Total Native Population:12,20697.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:3112.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $54,566, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $22,110 (68.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,277. Family households earn a median of $66,023 versus $27,622 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,401). By gender, male median income is $50,264 and female is $41,814, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,450 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$32,456$33,021$33,734$37,760$38,722$36,196$40,483$41,790$46,289$43,326$50,154$55,746$54,566
Median Family Income$42,847$43,684$44,195$45,608$45,975$44,649$50,913$52,492$55,863$53,971$60,250$65,583$66,023
Median NonFamily Income$12,734$12,776$11,583$13,712$14,956$18,712$23,722$25,193$28,199$25,940$24,148$24,293$27,622
Median Male Income$31,621$33,038$34,827$37,882$40,443$41,076$38,039$37,198$38,944$39,861$40,350$48,548$50,264
Median Female Income$30,131$29,875$30,187$30,959$31,302$31,384$31,788$31,984$32,717$34,095$34,082$39,267$41,814
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,30052.51%
Unemployed:4074.03%
Not In Labor Force:4,38743.46%
Total:10,094100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,76333.26%
Service:99318.74%
Sales and Office:88416.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:66812.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:99218.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,300100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $154,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $58,400 (60.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,300. The median gross rent is $688, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $155 (29.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.28% (52.65% with a mortgage, 47.35% free-and-clear) and renters 25.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.74%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$95,800$93,200$94,600$99,000$104,000$99,500$103,300$110,900$114,900$115,300$126,700$142,100$154,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:18013.64%
$500 to $999:80961.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:1168.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:21516.29%
Total:1,320100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$533$573$546$584$576$603$609$621$673$592$633$672$688
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,00739.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,80535.17%
Renter Occupied:1,32025.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,132100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,13290.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5549.74%
Total Housing Units:5,686100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,26675.03%
Multi-Family Units:4107.21%
Other Units:1,01017.76%
Total Housing Units:5,686100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 51.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.66%). College enrollment is 18.67%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4354.85%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7818.70%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,90143.45%
Some college, no degree:1,47516.43%
Associate's degree:8189.11%
Bachelor's degree:90410.07%
Graduate or professional degree:6647.40%
Total:8,978100%
High school or higher:7,76286.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,56817.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:7,12850.75%
Public Insurance:6,31244.94%
No Insurance:6044.30%
Total:14,044100%
Has Health Insurance:13,44095.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.8%15.7%16.6%17.5%17.8%19.5%14.0%16.9%13.6%17.1%13.7%13.0%12.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1716.84%
Kindergarten:2148.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):99239.66%
High school (grades 9-12):65726.27%
College or graduate school:46718.67%
Total:2,501100%
Early Childhood:38515.39%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,86374.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40484 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 206 business establishments, employing about 2,419 people with an annual payroll of $101,353,000. USPS data shows 5,325 residential mailboxes and 296 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,325Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:296Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,880Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,009Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:47Source: USPS
# of Businesses:206Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,546,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$101,353,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,419Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40484 is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky, within the Danville, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19220) and Kentucky's 1st, 5th, and 6th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 55,123 people, about 21.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 40484. It covers 139.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.457 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Danville, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:19220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:55,123Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:139.568 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.457 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,05,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5, 11235.15, 4292.72 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2173110Source: Census
Place Name:Stanford city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40486 | | 40481

Schools in ZIP Code 40484


ZIP Code 40484 is in the Lincoln County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lincoln County Middle School 285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
District: Lincoln County School District
Lincoln County High School 60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
District: Lincoln County School District
Stanford Elementary School 101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
District: Lincoln County School District
Lincoln County Area Technology Center 422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
Redemption Road Christian Academy 125 Pemberton Ln
Danville, KY 40422
District: Private SchoolNearby
Danville Montessori School 411 E Main St
Danville, KY 40422
District: Private SchoolNearby
Danville Christian Academy 2170 Shakertown Rd
Danville, KY 40422
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40484


Centre College 625 W Walnut St
Danville, KY 40422-1394
Type: Post Secondary
Berea College 101 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40404-2182
Type: Post Secondary
Asbury Theological Seminary 204 N Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390-1199
Type: Post Secondary
Asbury University 1 Macklem Dr
Wilmore, KY 40390-1198
Type: Post Secondary
Barrett And Company School Of Hair Design 973 South Main St. Kimberly Square
Nicholasville, KY 40356-2152
Type: Post Secondary
Medical Career & Technical College 630 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475-2614
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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