40831 ZIP Code, Harlan, KY
40831 is a ZIP code in Harlan, Kentucky in Harlan County. It covers 67 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 40830, 40964 and 40829. 4,789 people live here in 2,167 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $35,404, well below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Harlan, KY
- County: Harlan County
- Land area: 67 sq mi
- Population: 4,789
- Median household income: $35,404
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,789 |
| Households | 2,167 |
| Median household income | $35,404 |
| Income per person | $23,292 |
| Median age | 42.5 |
| Homeowners | 56.7% |
| Median home value | $89,100 |
| Median rent | $620 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.1% |
| Broadband internet | 82.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.0% |
| $10–15K | 9.3% |
| $15–25K | 13.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 16.1% |
| $75–100K | 6.8% |
| $100–150K | 13.9% |
| $150–200K | 2.9% |
| $200K+ | 1.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 37.9% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.8% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 6.1% |
| 5–19 units | 20.1% |
| 20+ units | 5.3% |
| Mobile / other | 11.4% |
Businesses in 40831
186 business establishments with 2,771 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 38
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Accommodation and Food Services: 23
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Finance and Insurance: 16
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Information: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 40830 (1.1 mi)
- 40964 (1.6 mi)
- 40829 (2.9 mi)
- 40824 (5.2 mi)
- 40873 — South Wallins CDP, KY (5.3 mi)
- 40815 — Cawood CDP, KY (5.7 mi)
- 40863 — Pathfork CDP, KY (6.1 mi)
- 40854 — Loyall city, KY (6.2 mi)
Areas that include 40831
- Harlan, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Coxton, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harlan County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Harlan County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Harlan County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Harlan County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Harlan County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Harlan County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Harlan County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Harlan County
Mail every home in 40831
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 40831, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 40831 in?
- 40831 is a Harlan, KY mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Harlan; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 40831 in?
- 40831 is in Harlan County.
- What is the population of 40831?
- About 4,789 people (±525), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,181.
- What is the median household income in 40831?
- $35,404 (±$6,631), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 40831?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 40831 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 40831?
- The closest, measured center to center: 40830 (1.1 mi), 40964 (1.6 mi), 40829 (2.9 mi), 40824 (5.2 mi), 40873 (5.3 mi, South Wallins) and 40815 (5.7 mi, Cawood).
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