40927 ZIP Code — Closplint, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40927 is located in Closplint, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 26.98 square miles and serves a population of 767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40927

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 40927 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

767
population
26.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40927 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40927

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City Status
Closplint Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24282 Saint Charles (4.9 mi) 40823 Cumberland (5.6 mi) 24265 Keokee (5.9 mi) 40828 Evarts (6.4 mi) 40870 Totz (6.9 mi) 24243 Dryden (9.2 mi) 41735 Delphia (9.2 mi) 24277 Pennington Gap (9.3 mi) 40820 Cranks (11.5 mi) 40865 Putney (11.6 mi) 41821 Hallie (12.2 mi) 40808 Big Laurel (12.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 767
Population density 28 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 26.98 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 36.8967
Longitude -83.0257
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 39.3% 70.4% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 23.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 4.5% 5.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 21.9% 1.1% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

767
Population
28
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$59,083
Median household income
$54,844
Per capita income
$63,800
Median home value
$621
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
350
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
63
Under 5
56
24
5–9
21
9
10–14
9
16
15–19
14
10
20–24
9
46
25–34
41
82
35–44
75
27
45–54
24
23
55–59
21
47
60–64
43
47
65–74
43
4
75–84
4
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819525.4%
18 and over57274.6%
65 and over10714.0%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White767100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.3% 70.4% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 23.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 4.5% 5.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 21.9% 1.1% 4.2%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 15.3%
$25k–$35k 12.4%
$35k–$50k 2.2%
$50k–$75k 32.4%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$200k+ 18.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k15.3%
$25k–$35k12.4%
$35k–$50k2.2%
$50k–$75k32.4%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k6.9%
$200k+18.9%
Median income$59,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.7%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$200k–$300k 6.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$63,800
Median rent / month$621
Owner occupied80.7%
Renter occupied19.3%
Vacant31.8%
Single-family detached78.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.6%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200914.9%
1990–199911.4%
1980–198913.6%
1970–197915.4%
1960–19697.7%
1950–195914.6%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier18.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms42.2%
4 bedrooms30.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle4.0%
2 vehicles46.2%
3 or more44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity88.7%
Propane / LP gas8.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21377.5%
Cohabiting couple2910.5%
Male householder, no spouse82.9%
Female householder, no spouse259.1%
Households with children under 1812043.6%
Households with seniors (65+)10337.5%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.7%15.4%
Married70.0%71.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%11.2%
Divorced9.3%2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 29.1%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 21.1%
Bachelor's degree 6.7%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.9%
Bachelor's or higher11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10137.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6323.3%
High school238.5%
College / grad school8330.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 68.1%
Transportation & utilities 16.1%
Professional & management 5.5%
Other services 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.2%
Service33.5%
Sales & office26.4%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation13.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector61.0%
Government39.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone43.3%
Carpool56.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.1

Poverty

All people 16.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 22.4%
Married-couple families 16.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.6%
Retirement income27.6%
Supplemental Security6.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.0%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma12.3%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease11.9%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.1%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.4%
Depression29.0%
Fair or poor health23.7%
Poor mental health21.0%
Poor physical health15.9%
No health insurance12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist47.4%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss24.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans356.1%
Disability%
Any disability27.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years23.4%
65 and over91.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.7%
Public insurance38.1%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only64884.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)767100.0%
Born in same state767100.0%
Born in different state59978.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab8110.6%
French415.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian70.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.9%
Internet access94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40927

What city is ZIP code 40927 in?

ZIP code 40927 is primarily assigned to Closplint, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40927 in?

ZIP code 40927 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40927 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 40927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40927?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40927?

17% of residents in ZIP code 40927 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40927 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 40927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 40927 in?

ZIP code 40927 observes the EST timezone.

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