40939 ZIP Code — Fourmile, KY
Bell County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40939 is located in Fourmile, Kentucky, within Bell County. It covers approximately 6.33 square miles and serves a population of 137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.
137
population
6.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40939
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fourmile | Acceptable |
| Fourmile | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40935 Flat Lick (3.7 mi)
40977 Pineville (4 mi)
40995 Trosper (4.8 mi)
40903 Artemus (5.5 mi)
40953 Hinkle (6.3 mi)
40813 Calvin (7.2 mi)
40902 Arjay (7.3 mi)
40915 Bimble (7.9 mi)
40949 Heidrick (10.2 mi)
40982 Scalf (10.3 mi)
40921 Bryants Store (10.5 mi)
40965 Middlesboro (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 137 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.7964 |
| Longitude | -83.7393 |
| 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 | 77.4% | 72.9% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.6% | 21.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 4.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
137
Population
22
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$16,866
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
10–14
7
30
15–19
14
29
35–44
14
19
65–74
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 66 | 48.2% |
| 18 and over | 71 | 51.8% |
| 65 and over | 28 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.4% | 72.9% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.6% | 21.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 4.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
$15k–$25k
45.1%
$50k–$75k
54.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 45.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 54.9% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
45.1%
$50k–$100k
54.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 29.2% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 38.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% |
| 3 or more | 54.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.9% |
| Electricity | 45.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 54.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23 | 45.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 54.9% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 21.7% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 30.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
32.4%
Bachelor's degree
39.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 22 | 33.3% |
| High school | 44 | 66.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 100.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
79.6%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
60.6%
Married-couple families
100.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 54.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 45.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 45.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| High blood pressure | 48.2% |
| High cholesterol | 41.0% |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| Arthritis | 37.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 16.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 35.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 42.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.2% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 32.0% |
| Poor mental health | 21.8% |
| Poor physical health | 20.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 40.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 32.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 20.4% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 137 | 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) | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 137 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40939
What city is ZIP code 40939 in?
ZIP code 40939 is primarily assigned to Fourmile, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40939 in?
ZIP code 40939 falls within Bell County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40939?
80% of residents in ZIP code 40939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 40939 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 40939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 40939 family-oriented?
48% of residents in ZIP code 40939 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40939?
Health data for ZIP code 40939 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 40939 in?
ZIP code 40939 observes the EST timezone.