Sextons Creek, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40983

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

352
7/sq mi
$16,801
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sextons Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40983 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40983 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.9 square miles in Sextons Creek, Clay County, Kentucky. The area is home to 352 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 40983 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40983 sits at $16,801 (72% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $15,713. The poverty rate stands at 36.9% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40983 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 64.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 40983 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 40983, Sextons Creek, 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

352

Population

48.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40983?

64.2

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
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?

$16,801

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$15,713

Per Capita Income

36.9%

Poverty Rate

How ZIP 40983 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$16,801 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 28.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

176

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40983 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 40983 ranks #3 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 40983 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40983 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40486 Tyner, KY 2,223 5.8 mi
41314 Booneville, KY 5,239 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40983 in?
ZIP code 40983 (Sextons Creek) is located in Clay County, Kentucky. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40983?
ZIP code 40983 in Sextons Creek, KY has a population of 352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40983?
The median household income in ZIP 40983 is $16,801, which is 78% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40983 is White at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40983?
In ZIP code 40983, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40983 is 36.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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