40824 ZIP Code — Dayhoit, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40824 is located in Dayhoit, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 4.02 square miles and serves a population of 825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40824

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $43,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $28,500. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 40824 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

825

population

4.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dayhoit	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	825
Population density	205 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	4.02 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.8672
Longitude	-83.3911
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	76.4%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

825

Population

205

People per sq mi

25.8

Median age

$28,500

Median household income

$16,079

Per capita income

$43,700

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

46.4%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	31.3%
18 and over	567	68.7%
65 and over	59	7.2%
Median age	25.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	825	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.4%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 30.0%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	30.0%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
Median income	$28,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 75.4%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,700
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	46.4%
Renter occupied	53.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	31.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	68.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	25.6%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	5.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	96.1%
Fuel oil	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	30.0%
Cohabiting couple	58	20.7%
Male householder, no spouse	64	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	74	26.4%
Households with children under 18	93	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	13.6%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	26.2%
Married	51.6%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	5.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	22.4%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	10.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	161	79.7%
High school	19	9.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 46.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Construction 11.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 31.0%

Married-couple families 34.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	10.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	45.9%
65 and over	78.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.3%
Public insurance	85.2%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	782	94.8%
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)	825	100.0%
Born in same state	825	100.0%
Born in different state	587	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	9.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40824

What city is ZIP code 40824 in?

ZIP code 40824 is primarily assigned to Dayhoit, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40824 in?

ZIP code 40824 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40824 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 40824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40824?

28% of residents in ZIP code 40824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40824?

The median home value in ZIP code 40824 is $43,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40824?

Health data for ZIP code 40824 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40824 in?

ZIP code 40824 observes the EST timezone.