40826 ZIP Code – Eolia, Kentucky
ZIP code 40826 is a very small ZIP code located in Eolia, Kentucky, within Letcher County with a population of approximately 482 residents. The median household income of $21,607 is well below the Kentucky average and well below the national average. The median home value of $65,000 is well below the national average, with 85.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 40% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 11.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 36.8%, well above the national average. 2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 40.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 41837, 40862, 41815.
ZIP Code 40826 Data
Population
482
Median Household Income
$21,607
Median Home Value
$65,000
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
40.4
Unemployment Rate
11.2%
Poverty Rate
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.6%
County
Letcher County
State
Kentucky
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ZIP 40826 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40826 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 482 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $21k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $65k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.8% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2.6% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 41837 – Mayking
- 40862 – Partridge
- 41815 – Ermine
- 41858 – Whitesburg
- 24216 – Appalachia
- 41849 – Seco
- 41845 – Premium
- 41855 – Thornton
- 24279 – Pound
- 24273 – Norton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41837 | MAYKING | 1,014 | $53,125 |
| 40862 | PARTRIDGE | 606 | $42,813 |
| 41815 | ERMINE | 776 | $23,715 |
| 41858 | WHITESBURG | 7,473 | $40,038 |
| 24216 | APPALACHIA | 2,472 | $35,053 |