Baxter, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40806
Harlan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,499
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baxter pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40806 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40806 covers 60.2 square miles in Baxter, Harlan County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,499 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40806 reports a modest median household income of $59,837 (0% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,390. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,700 (37% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 86.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harlan County, so 40806 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baxter, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40806.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40806, Baxter, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,499
Population
60.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40806?
48.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,837
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$30,390
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40806 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Baxter, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,837 Top 44% higher than 56% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
936housing units
936
Total Housing Units
784
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 40806, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,906,000.
29
Businesses
176
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 24.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40806 vs 40801 →
ZIP 40806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40806
Baxter (40806)
2,499 residents
- 40810
Bledsoe (40810)
1,548 residents
- 40854
Loyall (40854)
1,213 residents
- 40824 559
Dayhoit (40824)
559 residents
- 40801 531
Ages Brookside (40801)
531 residents
- 40865 410
Putney (40865)
410 residents
- 40847 261
Kenvir (40847)
261 residents
- 40829 172
Grays Knob (40829)
172 residents
- 40964 151
Mary Alice (40964)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40806 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40806
Baxter (40806)
$59,837 median income
- 40865
Putney (40865)
$56,820 median income
- 40829
Grays Knob (40829)
$56,154 median income
- 40854
Loyall (40854)
$55,250 median income
- 40824
Dayhoit (40824)
$49,667 median income
- 40810
Bledsoe (40810)
$40,066 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40806 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40801 | Ages Brookside, KY | 531 | 2.8 mi |
| 40810 | Bledsoe, KY | 1,548 | 4.5 mi |
| 40829 | Grays Knob, KY | 172 | 6.2 mi |
| 40865 | Putney, KY | 410 | 4.6 mi |
| 40854 | Loyall, KY | 1,213 | 4.6 mi |
| 40818 | Coalgood, KY | 110 | 5.2 mi |
| 40816 | Chappell, KY | 78 | 8.2 mi |
| 40964 | Mary Alice, KY | 151 | 8.0 mi |
| 40824 | Dayhoit, KY | 559 | 6.3 mi |
| 40847 | Kenvir, KY | 261 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40806, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,499 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40806 in?
ZIP code 40806 (Baxter) is located in Harlan County, Kentucky. Harlan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harlan-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40806?
ZIP code 40806 in Baxter, KY has a population of 2,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40806?
The median household income in ZIP 40806 is $59,837, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40806?
The median home value in ZIP 40806 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40806 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40806?
ZIP code 40806 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40806 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40806?
In ZIP code 40806, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40806?
In ZIP code 40806, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40806 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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