40808 ZIP Code — Big Laurel, KY
Harlan County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40808 is located in Big Laurel, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 34.73 square miles and serves a population of 27 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.
27
population
34.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40808 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40808
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Big Laurel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
41777 Yeaddiss (3.8 mi)
40865 Putney (5.1 mi)
40870 Totz (5.9 mi)
41763 Slemp (7.5 mi)
41735 Delphia (7.8 mi)
40806 Baxter (8.2 mi)
40810 Bledsoe (8.6 mi)
41764 Smilax (9.4 mi)
40828 Evarts (9.6 mi)
41776 Wooton (10.6 mi)
41731 Cornettsville (10.9 mi)
40927 Closplint (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.9864 |
| Longitude | -83.2248 |
| 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 | 61.1% | 70.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 23.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
27
Population
1
People per sq mi
26.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,504
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
45.8%
Unemployment
66
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
2
5–9
0
11
25–34
2
9
45–54
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 11.1% |
| 18 and over | 24 | 88.9% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 26.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.1%
Two or more races
25.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 74.1% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 25.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.1% | 70.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 23.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
$75k–$100k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $75k–$100k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 97.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 13.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 37.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 30.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 13.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
83.3%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 33.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 66.7% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
69.2%
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 30.8% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 69.2% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.6% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 15.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15.4% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.5% |
| High blood pressure | 45.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.5% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 34.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 40.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.1% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 29.9% |
| Poor mental health | 22.4% |
| Poor physical health | 19.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 41.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 30.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.7% |
| Public insurance | 18.5% |
| No insurance | 40.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26 | 96.3% |
| 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) | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 18 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 51.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 7.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40808
What city is ZIP code 40808 in?
ZIP code 40808 is primarily assigned to Big Laurel, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40808 in?
ZIP code 40808 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40808?
Health data for ZIP code 40808 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 40808?
ZIP code 40808 has an estimated population of 27 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40808 in?
ZIP code 40808 observes the EST timezone.