ZIP Code 40826 Demographics

Letcher County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 40826 compared to county averages.

Total Population

482

↓ 97.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$21,607

↓ 43.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$65,000

↓ 1.5% vs county

Median Age

46.6 yrs

↓ +9.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

↑ 6.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 40826 compares to Letcher County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 40826 $22k Letcher $38k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 40826 $65k Letcher $66k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

2.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 40826 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$65,000
Down Payment (20%)$13,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$413P&I: $329 | Tax: $65 | Ins: $19
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,087/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 40826, sorted by distance.

41837 5.4 mi away letcher county 40862 5.9 mi away letcher county 41858 6.9 mi away letcher county 41815 7.5 mi away letcher county 24216 7.7 mi away wise county 41849 8.7 mi away letcher county 41845 9.4 mi away letcher county 24273 9.4 mi away norton city

About Letcher County

Letcher County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 21,490. The county's median household income is $38,466 and median home value is $66,000. ZIP code 40826 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Letcher County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.