40820 ZIP Code — Cranks, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40820 is located in Cranks, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 25.64 square miles and serves a population of 313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40820

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $37,000.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (17%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 58%.

Overall, ZIP code 40820 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

313

population

25.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cranks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40815 Cawood (3.7 mi) 40828 Evarts (6.3 mi) 24263 Jonesville (7.2 mi) 24282 Saint Charles (7.6 mi) 24277 Pennington Gap (8.3 mi) 40806 Baxter (9.1 mi) 40865 Putney (9.7 mi) 40831 Harlan (10 mi) 40870 Totz (10.6 mi) 40927 Closplint (11.5 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (12.5 mi) 24265 Keokee (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	313
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	25.64 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.7809
Longitude	-83.1741
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	66.1%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

313

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

Median household income

$21,605

Per capita income

$37,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	14.4%
18 and over	268	85.6%
65 and over	94	30.0%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	313	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 35.9%

$25k–$35k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	35.9%
$25k–$35k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 63.3%

$50k–$100k 36.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$37,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	46.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	31.2%
1970–1979	53.2%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.9%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	4.5%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.3%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	56	43.8%
Households with children under 18	28	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	56.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	71.3%	18.7%
Married	28.8%	35.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.2%
Divorced	0.0%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.3%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 62.6%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	84.4%
High school	7	15.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	100.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	25.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	18.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	45.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	30.9%
Fair or poor health	35.8%
Poor mental health	23.2%
Poor physical health	23.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	35.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	37.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	57.5%
Under 18	33.3%
18–64 years	52.9%
65 and over	77.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.4%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	66.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	313	100.0%
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)	313	100.0%
Born in same state	313	100.0%
Born in different state	272	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	22.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	75.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40820

What city is ZIP code 40820 in?

ZIP code 40820 is primarily assigned to Cranks, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40820 in?

ZIP code 40820 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40820 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 40820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 40820 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 40820 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40820?

Health data for ZIP code 40820 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40820?

The median home value in ZIP code 40820 is $37,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40820 in?

ZIP code 40820 observes the EST timezone.