Bardstown, Kentucky · ZIP 40004

Bardstown — ZIP 40004

Bardstown (40004) scores 51/100 — Fair for Bardstown. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $269K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share3%

Property crime share97%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency30%

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$269K

Median rent$1,075/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$269K

Median Rent

$1,075/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

372

Violent Crime

Property Crime

350

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nelson County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Bardstown High School	09–12	703	42%	47%
Bardstown Middle School	06–08	591	41%	47%
Bardstown Elementary School	02–05	847	39%	44%
Nelson County High School	09–12	756	27%	37%
Thomas Nelson High School	09–12	629	27%	32%
Old Kentucky Home Middle School	06–08	594	20%	32%
Foster Heights Elementary School	KG–05	588	11%	21%
Bardstown Primary School	KG–01	434	Not reported	Not reported
Bardstown Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	263	Not reported	Not reported
Nelson County Early Learning Center	PK–PK	150	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

30,345

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40004 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 40004 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40004 is approximately $269K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 40004 in Bardstown has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.