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40855

Kentucky · 744 residents · 15.0 sq mi
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ZIP 40855 is a ZIP code of 744 people in Harlan County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. The poverty rate is 34.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. The median age is 47.1, about 8 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $57,500. Median household income is $29,891, under the $82,259 national median. Among the 18 ZIP codes in Harlan County, 40855 ranks 17th by median household income.

$29,891
US average: $82,259
$17,919
US average: $44,673
$57,500
US average: $376,019
9.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
15.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
19.9%
41.5%
58.5%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(638)
Black7.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(49)
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Harlan County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST17TH OF 18HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
40806$59,837
40807$49,118
40810$40,066
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 40855?

ZIP code 40855 has about 744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40855?

The typical household in ZIP code 40855 earns about $29,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 40855 expensive?

In ZIP code 40855, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 40855?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 40855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40855?

About 34.9% of people in ZIP code 40855 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024