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Bell County
Miracle, KY
40856
40856 ZIP Code — Miracle, KY
Bell County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40856 is located in
Miracle ,
Kentucky ,
within Bell County .
It covers approximately 30.80 square miles and serves a population of
874 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 40856
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 $51,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $44,706. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% 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 (35%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 40856 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
874
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
30.80 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
36.7140
Longitude
-83.5261
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.2%
72.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
40.3%
21.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
4.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$44,706
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 282 32.3% 18 and over 592 67.7% 65 and over 121 13.8% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 868 99.3% Two or more races 6 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.2%
72.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
40.3%
21.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
4.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.1% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 21.9% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 28.4% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 4.2% Median income $44,706
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $51,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 18.2% Single-family detached 62.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 13.4% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 28.9% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 23.5% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 6.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 18.7% 3 bedrooms 60.2% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 48.0% 3 or more 25.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Electricity 65.4% Propane / LP gas 10.8% Wood 6.2% No fuel used 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 178 58.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 61 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 67 21.9% Households with children under 18 134 43.8% Households with seniors (65+) 79 25.8% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.6% 34.6% Married 61.8% 51.8% Separated 11.8% 3.3% Widowed 0.0% 8.6% Divorced 6.8% 1.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
21.6%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.6% Bachelor's or higher 2.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 8.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 141 52.6% High school 59 22.0% College / grad school 45 16.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.3%
Agriculture & mining
16.0%
Public administration
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.8%
Professional & management
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.8% Service 12.1% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 23.0% Production & transportation 27.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.1% Government 27.2% Self-employed 4.7% 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) 34.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
83.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.7% Retirement income 11.1% Supplemental Security 12.7% Cash public assistance 11.1% Food stamps / SNAP 27.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 46.2% High blood pressure 49.4% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 16.8% Heart disease 10.7% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 13.0% Arthritis 38.8% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 17.6% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 34.8% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 43.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.9% Depression 29.0% Fair or poor health 32.3% Poor mental health 21.4% Poor physical health 21.3% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 40.9% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 31.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 10.5%
Disability % Any disability 10.9% Under 18 9.6% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 9.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.1% Public insurance 67.4% No insurance 11.4% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 810 92.7% Spanish 13 1.6% Other Indo-European 13 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 861 98.5% Born in same state 861 98.5% Born in different state 695 79.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 1.5% Not a US citizen 5 38.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 164 18.8% Arab 146 16.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 71 8.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.0% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40856
What city is ZIP code 40856 in?
ZIP code 40856 is primarily assigned to Miracle, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40856 in?
ZIP code 40856 falls within Bell County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 40856 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 40856 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40856?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 40856 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 40856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40856?
19% of residents in ZIP code 40856 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 40856 in?
ZIP code 40856 observes the EST timezone.
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