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ZIP Code 40868
Hyden, KY, Leslie County
Population
1,417
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
132
City
Hyden
ZIP 40868 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40868 at a glance
- The median household income is $41,932, 34% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,200 (72% below Kentucky).
Local data for ZIP 40868
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40868, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,932
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$58,200
Homeownership
96.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
52.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
PPP loans
$59.5K
3 loans
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40868, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40868?
- ZIP code 40868 is in Hyden, KY (Leslie County).
- What county is ZIP code 40868 in?
- ZIP code 40868 is mostly in Leslie County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40868?
- About 1,417 people live in the 40868 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.