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ZIP Code 40820

Harlan County, Kentucky — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

581
14/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 40820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.6 square miles in Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky. The area is home to 581 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40820 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40820 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,156. The poverty rate stands at 28.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harlan County, so you can benchmark 40820 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40820, Cranks, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

581

Population

40.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40820?

70.7

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,156

Per Capita Income

28.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

121

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

1.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 40820, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$245K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40820 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40820 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40815 Cawood, KY 1,534 2.6 mi
40847 Kenvir, KY 261 6.6 mi
24263 Jonesville, VA 7,950 6.2 mi
40818 Coalgood, KY 110 5.6 mi
40964 Mary Alice, KY 151 7.3 mi
40830 Gulston, KY 301 8.0 mi
40828 Evarts, KY 3,965 8.4 mi
40829 Grays Knob, KY 172 7.1 mi
40801 Ages Brookside, KY 531 8.1 mi
40849 Lejunior, KY 352 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40820 in?
ZIP code 40820 (Cranks) 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 40820?
ZIP code 40820 in Cranks, KY has a population of 581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40820 is White at 94.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40820?
ZIP code 40820 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40820 is 28.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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