40855 ZIP Code – Lynch, Kentucky
Located in Lynch, Kentucky, ZIP code 40855 is a small ZIP code within Harlan County with a population of approximately 738 residents. The median household income of $27,778 is well below the Kentucky average and well below the national average. The median home value of $52,600 is well below the national average, with 69.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $597 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 39.0%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.6%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 46.7, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 40807, 40843, 40862.
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ZIP 40855 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40855 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 738 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $27k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $52k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $597 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.0% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40807 – Benham
- 40843 – Holmes Mill
- 40862 – Partridge
- 40823 – Cumberland
- 24216 – Appalachia
- 41833 – Linefork
- 24265 – Keokee
- 40927 – Closplint
- 40826 – Eolia
- 24246 – East Stone Gap
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40807 | BENHAM | 523 | $51,726 |
| 40843 | HOLMES MILL | 64 | $22,955 |
| 40862 | PARTRIDGE | 606 | $42,813 |
| 40823 | CUMBERLAND | 3,846 | $34,491 |
| 24216 | APPALACHIA | 2,472 | $35,053 |