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ZIP Code 40873
South Wallins, KY, Harlan County
Population
2,167
Land area
27.4sq mi
People per sq mi
79
City
South Wallins
ZIP 40873 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40873 at a glance
- ZIP 40873 (South Wallins) is 31% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,359, 48% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 (57% below Kentucky) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for ZIP 40873
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40873, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,359
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
28.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
4
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3
$58K annual payroll
PPP loans
$90.6K
7 loans
Campaign donations
$6,000
0% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40873, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40873?
- ZIP code 40873 is in South Wallins, KY (Harlan County).
- What county is ZIP code 40873 in?
- ZIP code 40873 is mostly in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40873?
- About 2,167 people live in the 40873 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.