Evarts, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40828
Harlan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,965
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,354
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evarts pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40828 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40828 covers 122.8 square miles in Evarts, Harlan County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,965 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40828 reports a modest median household income of $41,354 (31% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,499. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,200 (61% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $918; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harlan County, so 40828 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 40828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evarts, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40828.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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 40828, Evarts, 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
3,965
Population
122.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40828?
38.2
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$41,354
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$18,499
Per Capita Income
32.7%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40828 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Evarts, 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)
$41,354 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,925housing units
1,925
Total Housing Units
1,673
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,200
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$918
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 40828, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,905,000.
36
Businesses
285
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 38.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 8.3% |
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 40828 vs 40849 →
ZIP 40828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40828
Evarts (40828)
3,965 residents
- 40806
Baxter (40806)
2,499 residents
- 24282 727
Saint Charles (24282)
727 residents
- 40820 581
Cranks (40820)
581 residents
- 40801 531
Ages Brookside (40801)
531 residents
- 40927 482
Closplint (40927)
482 residents
- 40865 410
Putney (40865)
410 residents
- 40849 352
Lejunior (40849)
352 residents
- 40870 279
Totz (40870)
279 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40828 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40828 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
- 40927
Closplint (40927)
$52,381 median income
- 40870
Totz (40870)
$51,452 median income
- 40828
Evarts (40828)
$41,354 median income
- 24282
Saint Charles (24282)
$31,369 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40828 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40849 | Lejunior, KY | 352 | 1.5 mi |
| 40870 | Totz, KY | 279 | 3.6 mi |
| 40847 | Kenvir, KY | 261 | 2.3 mi |
| 40927 | Closplint, KY | 482 | 5.6 mi |
| 40865 | Putney, KY | 410 | 5.0 mi |
| 40801 | Ages Brookside, KY | 531 | 5.9 mi |
| 24282 | Saint Charles, VA | 727 | 6.0 mi |
| 40818 | Coalgood, KY | 110 | 6.7 mi |
| 40820 | Cranks, KY | 581 | 8.4 mi |
| 40806 | Baxter, KY | 2,499 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40828, 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 (3,965 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 40828 in?
ZIP code 40828 (Evarts) 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 40828?
ZIP code 40828 in Evarts, KY has a population of 3,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40828?
The median household income in ZIP 40828 is $41,354, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40828?
The median home value in ZIP 40828 is $62,200, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40828 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40828?
ZIP code 40828 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40828 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40828?
In ZIP code 40828, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 40828?
In ZIP code 40828, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40828 is 32.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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