40830 ZIP Code — Gulston, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40830 is located in Gulston, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40830

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $52,400.

Median household income is $25,599. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% 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.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 40830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

259

population

0.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gulston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	259
Population density	700 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	0.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.7646
Longitude	-83.3211
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	93.9%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	6.1%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

259

Population

700

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

$25,599

Median household income

$11,141

Per capita income

$52,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

35–44

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	11.2%
18 and over	230	88.8%
65 and over	119	45.9%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	259	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.9%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	6.1%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 27.8%

$25k–$35k 49.5%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	27.8%
$25k–$35k	49.5%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
Median income	$25,599

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.1%

$50k–$100k 49.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	36.4%
1970–1979	47.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	87.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	40.2%
Households with children under 18	27	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	49.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	13.8%
Married	49.7%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	7.0%	31.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 70.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 6.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	13.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	47.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	32	52.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
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	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 49.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 43.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	39.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	17.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	21.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	41.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	31.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	4.6%
Public insurance	95.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	259	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)	259	100.0%
Born in same state	259	100.0%
Born in different state	188	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	50.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40830

What city is ZIP code 40830 in?

ZIP code 40830 is primarily assigned to Gulston, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40830 in?

ZIP code 40830 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40830?

49% of residents in ZIP code 40830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40830 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 40830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 40830 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 40830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40830?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 40830 in?

ZIP code 40830 observes the EST timezone.