40831 ZIP Code – Harlan, Kentucky
ZIP code 40831 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Harlan, Kentucky, within Harlan County with a population of approximately 5,100 residents. At $29,746, the median household income here runs well below the Kentucky average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $112,900 are well below the national average, with 56.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $509 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 56% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 11.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 25.7%, well above the national average. An estimated 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 42.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 40830, 40964, 40829.
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ZIP 40831 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40831 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,100 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $509 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40830 – Gulston
- 40964 – Mary Alice
- 40829 – Grays Knob
- 40824 – Dayhoit
- 40873 – Wallins Creek
- 40854 – Loyall
- 40815 – Cawood
- 40818 – Coalgood
- 40863 – Pathfork
- 40819 – Coldiron
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40830 | GULSTON | 259 | $25,599 |
| 40964 | MARY ALICE | 23 | $14,432 |
| 40829 | GRAYS KNOB | 24 | Not provided |
| 40824 | DAYHOIT | 825 | $28,500 |
| 40873 | WALLINS CREEK | 2,402 | $36,591 |