40840 ZIP Code — Helton, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40840 is located in Helton, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 41.81 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40840

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,300.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (35%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 40840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

458

population

41.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helton	Acceptable
Helton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40988 Stoney Fork (4.4 mi) 40819 Coldiron (6.4 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (7.4 mi) 40913 Beverly (8 mi) 40873 Wallins Creek (8.1 mi) 40979 Roark (8.4 mi) 40902 Arjay (9.4 mi) 40827 Essie (10.2 mi) 40806 Baxter (10.7 mi) 40863 Pathfork (11.5 mi) 40831 Harlan (11.8 mi) 40868 Stinnett (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	41.81 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.9096
Longitude	-83.4746
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	93.3%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

Median household income

$14,705

Per capita income

$71,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

52.5%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

1.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	6.3%
18 and over	429	93.7%
65 and over	134	29.3%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	447	97.6%
Black or African American	11	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.3%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

$15k–$25k 31.7%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	31.7%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 55.4%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	71.8%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	82.0%
3 or more	6.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	28	20.1%
Households with children under 18	20	14.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	48.2%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	20.4%
Married	43.8%	48.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	25.3%
Divorced	18.3%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 79.3%

Some college, no degree 2.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	37.5%
High school	14	35.0%
College / grad school	11	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 76.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Retail trade 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	57.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.2%
Government	57.6%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.6%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	23.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	30.3%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	22.9%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	41.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	29.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.6%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.2%
Public insurance	86.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	458	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)	458	100.0%
Born in same state	458	100.0%
Born in different state	358	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	23.8%
Italian	49	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	10.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40840

What city is ZIP code 40840 in?

ZIP code 40840 is primarily assigned to Helton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40840 in?

ZIP code 40840 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40840 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 40840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 40840 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 40840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40840?

The median home value in ZIP code 40840 is $71,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 40840?

ZIP code 40840 has an estimated population of 458 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40840 in?

ZIP code 40840 observes the EST timezone.