40819 ZIP Code — Coldiron, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40819 is located in Coldiron, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 16.42 square miles and serves a population of 948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40819

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 $87,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,250. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 40819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

948

population

16.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coldiron	Acceptable
Coldiron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40873 Wallins Creek (3.6 mi) 40988 Stoney Fork (4.9 mi) 40863 Pathfork (5.2 mi) 40840 Helton (6.4 mi) 40831 Harlan (7.1 mi) 40856 Miracle (7.8 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (9.2 mi) 40902 Arjay (9.6 mi) 40806 Baxter (11 mi) 40913 Beverly (11.1 mi) 40815 Cawood (12.9 mi) 24248 Ewing (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	948
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	16.42 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	36.8167
Longitude	-83.4684
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	79.7%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

948

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$31,250

Median household income

$18,874

Per capita income

$87,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	26.8%
18 and over	694	73.2%
65 and over	222	23.4%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	914	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.9%
Other race	28	2.9%
Two or more races	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.7%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 27.2%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	27.2%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
Median income	$31,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	16.8%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	73	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	26	6.6%
Households with children under 18	147	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	41.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	18.5%
Married	65.0%	72.8%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.6%
Divorced	13.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	8.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	137	50.2%
High school	22	8.1%
College / grad school	92	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 38.1%

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Construction 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.0%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 76.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.2%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	887	93.6%
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)	948	100.0%
Born in same state	948	100.0%
Born in different state	814	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	128	13.5%
Italian	70	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40819

What city is ZIP code 40819 in?

ZIP code 40819 is primarily assigned to Coldiron, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40819 in?

ZIP code 40819 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40819 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 40819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40819?

4% 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 40819?

26% of residents in ZIP code 40819 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40819 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 40819 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 40819 in?

ZIP code 40819 observes the EST timezone.