40827 ZIP Code — Essie, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40827 is located in Essie, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 18.22 square miles and serves a population of 777 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40827

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,918. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 40827 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

777

population

18.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Essie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40868 Stinnett (2.8 mi) 40979 Roark (2.8 mi) 41714 Bear Branch (10 mi) 40840 Helton (10.2 mi) 41749 Hyden (10.3 mi) 40914 Big Creek (10.4 mi) 40913 Beverly (12.2 mi) 41762 Sizerock (12.4 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (12.9 mi) 41764 Smilax (13.2 mi) 41777 Yeaddiss (13.2 mi) 41776 Wooton (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	777
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	18.22 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.0567
Longitude	-83.4741
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	54.4%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

777

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$51,918

Median household income

$22,241

Per capita income

$85,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

306

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	23.4%
18 and over	595	76.6%
65 and over	92	11.8%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	777	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 61.0%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	61.0%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
Median income	$51,918

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	57.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	14.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.7%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	78.7%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	32	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	25	8.3%
Households with children under 18	167	55.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	17.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	10.0%
Married	63.8%	75.4%
Separated	0.0%	8.3%
Widowed	2.5%	0.0%
Divorced	4.1%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 30.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	5.5%
High school	111	87.4%
College / grad school	9	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 23.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Other services 7.4%

Public administration 3.7%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.9%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.3

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	54.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	41.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	35.4%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	67.4%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	703	90.5%
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)	777	100.0%
Born in same state	755	97.2%
Born in different state	629	81.0%
Foreign born	22	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	179	23%
Italian	149	19.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40827

What city is ZIP code 40827 in?

ZIP code 40827 is primarily assigned to Essie, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40827 in?

ZIP code 40827 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40827 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 40827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40827?

The median home value in ZIP code 40827 is $85,500.

Does ZIP code 40827 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 40827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40827?

Health data for ZIP code 40827 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40827 in?

ZIP code 40827 observes the EST timezone.