Harlan County, KY Demographics & ZIP Codes
Harlan County, Kentucky demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 25 ZIP codes — population 26,249 — avg. income $37,214 — avg. home value $70,772. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Harlan County demographics
Harlan County, Kentucky covers 25 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 26,249.
Median household income in Harlan County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Harlan County, Kentucky is about $37,214 — about 35% below the KY ZIP average ($57,217), and about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 40806 (Harlan) is near the top at about $57,135, while 40847 (Kenvir) is near the bottom at about $2,499.
Housing in Harlan County
For housing in Harlan County, Kentucky, the average median home value is about $70,772 and the average median rent is about $452.
The most populous ZIP is 40831 (Harlan) with about 4,719 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Harlan County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40831 | Harlan | Harlan County | KY | 4,719 | $35,417 | $106,500 |
| 40828 | Ages | Harlan County | KY | 4,431 | $39,340 | $53,500 |
| 40823 | Cumberland | Harlan County | KY | 3,907 | $35,704 | $75,800 |
| 40873 | South Wallins | Harlan County | KY | 2,329 | $31,389 | $87,400 |
| 40806 | Harlan | Harlan County | KY | 1,827 | $57,135 | $111,600 |
| 40810 | — | Harlan County | KY | 1,403 | $38,214 | $63,600 |
| 40854 | Loyall | Harlan County | KY | 853 | $33,077 | $74,500 |
| 40815 | Cawood | Harlan County | KY | 815 | $44,453 | $65,900 |
| 40863 | Pathfork | Harlan County | KY | 801 | $45,575 | $52,500 |
| 40855 | Lynch | Harlan County | KY | 782 | $27,102 | $55,700 |
| 40927 | — | Harlan County | KY | 728 | $52,279 | $63,100 |
| 40824 | — | Harlan County | KY | 720 | $36,063 | $44,800 |
| 40870 | — | Harlan County | KY | 635 | $46,961 | $128,800 |
| 40819 | Coldiron | Harlan County | KY | 632 | $31,321 | $91,600 |
| 40807 | Benham | Harlan County | KY | 535 | $53,171 | $55,500 |
| 40865 | — | Harlan County | KY | 365 | $54,052 | $69,000 |
| 40830 | — | Harlan County | KY | 255 | $25,536 | $52,100 |
| 40818 | — | Harlan County | KY | 148 | $36,797 | — |
| 40964 | — | Harlan County | KY | 104 | — | — |
| 40847 | Kenvir | Harlan County | KY | 97 | $2,499 | — |
| 40843 | — | Harlan County | KY | 68 | — | — |
| 40820 | — | Harlan County | KY | 55 | $18,200 | $22,000 |
| 40829 | — | Harlan County | KY | 24 | — | — |
| 40849 | — | Harlan County | KY | 16 | — | — |
| 40801 | — | Harlan County | KY | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Harlan County?
Harlan County, Kentucky has a combined ZIP-area population of about 26,249 across 25 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Harlan County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Harlan County, Kentucky is about $37,214, about 35% below the state ZIP average ($57,217), and about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $70,772. Among ZIPs with data, 40806 (Harlan) is near the top ($57,135) and 40847 (Kenvir) is near the bottom ($2,499).
How many ZIP codes are in Harlan County?
Harlan County, Kentucky includes 25 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Harlan County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Harlan County, Kentucky with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.