40744 ZIP Code — London, KY

Laurel County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40744 is located in London, Kentucky, within Laurel County. It covers approximately 103.80 square miles and serves a population of 18,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40744

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 $150,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,481. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 23 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,626

population

103.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
London	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40737 Keavy (2.2 mi) 40740 Lily (3.9 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.3 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.3 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.3 mi) 40741 London (8.1 mi) 40750 London (9 mi) 40771 Woodbine (9.8 mi) 40734 Gray (10.4 mi) 40943 Girdler (15 mi) 40759 Rockholds (15 mi) 40729 East Bernstadt (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,626
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	103.80 sq mi
Water area	3.53 sq mi
Latitude	37.0289
Longitude	-84.1156
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	49.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,626

Population

179

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$62,481

Median household income

$31,258

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,954

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

604

Under 5

593

565

5–9

556

623

10–14

612

530

15–19

521

484

20–24

476

1,230

25–34

1,209

1,247

35–44

1,226

1,224

45–54

1,204

607

55–59

597

687

60–64

675

943

65–74

927

430

75–84

423

218

85+

215

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,210	22.6%
18 and over	14,416	77.4%
65 and over	3,156	16.9%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	17,482	92.9%
Two or more races	734	3.9%
Black or African American	229	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	186	1%
Other race	123	0.7%
Asian	58	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	54.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.6%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$62,481

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	83.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,886	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	373	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,099	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,636	23.4%
Households with children under 18	2,389	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,104	30.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	17.5%
Married	57.2%	55.3%
Separated	1.1%	4.1%
Widowed	2.4%	11.4%
Divorced	11.8%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	5.5%
Kindergarten	201	5.0%
Elementary school	1,890	46.6%
High school	932	23.0%
College / grad school	809	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 17.6%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Professional & management 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	904	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,429	93.6%
Spanish	233	1.3%
Other Indo-European	44	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	180	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,308	98.3%
Born in same state	18,231	97.9%
Born in different state	14,075	75.6%
Foreign born	77	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	318	1.7%
Not a US citizen	208	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,321	12.5%
French	1,939	10.4%
Italian	1,862	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.3%
German	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40744

What city is ZIP code 40744 in?

ZIP code 40744 is primarily assigned to London, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40744 in?

ZIP code 40744 falls within Laurel County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40744?

19% of residents in ZIP code 40744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40744 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 40744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40744?

The median home value in ZIP code 40744 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 40744?

ZIP code 40744 has an estimated population of 18,626 residents, with a density of 179 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40744 in?

ZIP code 40744 observes the EST timezone.