40806 ZIP Code — Baxter, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40806 is located in Baxter, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 22.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40806

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($54,122) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40806 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,664

population

22.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40806 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40806

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baxter	Acceptable
Baxter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40810 Bledsoe (3.5 mi) 40865 Putney (3.7 mi) 40815 Cawood (7.5 mi) 40808 Big Laurel (8.2 mi) 40873 Wallins Creek (8.2 mi) 40828 Evarts (8.3 mi) 40831 Harlan (8.4 mi) 40870 Totz (8.8 mi) 40820 Cranks (9.1 mi) 40840 Helton (10.7 mi) 40819 Coldiron (11 mi) 41777 Yeaddiss (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,664
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	22.37 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.8782
Longitude	-83.2858
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,664

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$54,122

Median household income

$36,191

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

652

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

136

45–54

143

55–59

105

60–64

111

105

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	287	17.2%
18 and over	1,377	82.8%
65 and over	290	17.4%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,596	94.8%
Two or more races	68	4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$54,122

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	29.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	90.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	242	32.1%
Female householder, no spouse	137	18.1%
Households with children under 18	161	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	29.8%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	27.6%
Married	43.8%	52.2%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	7.8%
Divorced	20.7%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	11.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	15.9%
High school	115	33.1%
College / grad school	138	39.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Public administration 11.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Other services 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	29.3%
Poor mental health	21.1%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,561	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,664	100.0%
Born in same state	1,617	97.2%
Born in different state	1,407	84.6%
Foreign born	47	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	213	12.8%
Arab	180	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	80.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40806

What city is ZIP code 40806 in?

ZIP code 40806 is primarily assigned to Baxter, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40806 in?

ZIP code 40806 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40806 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 40806 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40806?

Health data for ZIP code 40806 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40806?

The median home value in ZIP code 40806 is $121,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 40806?

ZIP code 40806 has an estimated population of 1,664 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40806 in?

ZIP code 40806 observes the EST timezone.