40873 ZIP Code – Wallins Creek, Kentucky
ZIP code 40873 is a small ZIP code located in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, within Harlan County with a population of approximately 2,402 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $36,591, which is below the Kentucky average and well below the national figure. At $92,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 76.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $753 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 10.8%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 29.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 42.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 40824, 40819, 40854.
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ZIP 40873 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40873 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,402 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $92k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $753 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.1% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40824 – Dayhoit
- 40819 – Coldiron
- 40854 – Loyall
- 40964 – Mary Alice
- 40830 – Gulston
- 40831 – Harlan
- 40863 – Pathfork
- 40829 – Grays Knob
- 40845 – Hulen
- 40988 – Stoney Fork
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40824 | DAYHOIT | 825 | $28,500 |
| 40819 | COLDIRON | 948 | $31,250 |
| 40854 | LOYALL | 1,001 | $24,803 |
| 40964 | MARY ALICE | 23 | $14,432 |
| 40830 | GULSTON | 259 | $25,599 |