40312 ZIP Code – Clay City, Kentucky
40312 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Clay City, Kentucky, part of Powell County with a population of approximately 6,267 residents. The median household income is $35,270 — below the Kentucky average and well below the national average. At $125,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $687 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing).
At 3.3%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 22.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 14.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.6, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 40380, 40337, 40472.
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ZIP 40312 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40312 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,267 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $687 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.6 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40380 – Stanton
- 40337 – Jeffersonville
- 40472 – Ravenna
- 40336 – Irvine
- 40385 – Waco
- 40376 – Slade
- 40346 – Means
- 40391 – Winchester
- 40353 – Mount Sterling
- 40334 – Hope
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40380 | STANTON | 6,872 | $42,227 |
| 40337 | JEFFERSONVILLE | 5,518 | $50,658 |
| 40472 | RAVENNA | 1,458 | $39,028 |
| 40336 | IRVINE | 12,597 | $40,711 |
| 40385 | WACO | 2,240 | $55,893 |