40741 ZIP Code — London, KY

Laurel County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40741 is located in London, Kentucky, within Laurel County. It covers approximately 207.57 square miles and serves a population of 24,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40741

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 $158,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $53,075. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,282

population

207.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
London	Acceptable
London	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40750 London (5.3 mi) 40744 London (8.1 mi) 40729 East Bernstadt (8.5 mi) 40740 Lily (8.7 mi) 40737 Keavy (10.2 mi) 40402 Annville (11.9 mi) 40445 Livingston (13.2 mi) 40701 Corbin (15.3 mi) 40701 Corbin (15.3 mi) 40701 Corbin (15.3 mi) 40734 Gray (15.5 mi) 40771 Woodbine (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,282
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	207.57 sq mi
Water area	1.78 sq mi
Latitude	37.1445
Longitude	-84.0909
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	54.6%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

24,282

Population

117

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$53,075

Median household income

$26,585

Per capita income

$158,900

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

7,643

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

712

Under 5

736

998

5–9

1,032

761

10–14

786

595

15–19

616

833

20–24

862

1,537

25–34

1,589

1,577

35–44

1,631

1,357

45–54

1,403

667

55–59

690

723

60–64

748

1,404

65–74

1,451

588

75–84

608

186

85+

192

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,660	23.3%
18 and over	18,622	76.7%
65 and over	4,429	18.2%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	23,680	96.9%
Two or more races	349	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	162	0.7%
Black or African American	96	0.4%
Asian	90	0.4%
Other race	62	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$53,075

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,900
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	84.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,749	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	658	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,528	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,269	24.7%
Households with children under 18	3,340	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,106	33.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	22.3%
Married	52.9%	52.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%
Widowed	3.4%	10.9%
Divorced	16.2%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	213	4.0%
Kindergarten	587	11.0%
Elementary school	2,613	49.2%
High school	740	13.9%
College / grad school	1,163	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Professional & management 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,167	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,834	94.0%
Spanish	73	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.2%
Other languages	25	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,115	99.3%
Born in same state	24,019	98.9%
Born in different state	19,333	79.6%
Foreign born	96	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	167	0.7%
Not a US citizen	86	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,191	13.1%
French	2,915	12%
Italian	2,520	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	119	0.5%
Polish	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40741

What city is ZIP code 40741 in?

ZIP code 40741 is primarily assigned to London, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40741 in?

ZIP code 40741 falls within Laurel County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40741?

20% of residents in ZIP code 40741 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40741 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 40741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40741?

The median home value in ZIP code 40741 is $158,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 40741?

ZIP code 40741 has an estimated population of 24,282 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40741 in?

ZIP code 40741 observes the EST timezone.