41840 ZIP Code — Neon, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41840 is located in Neon, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 4.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41840

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,500. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 41840 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,187
population
4.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Neon Acceptable
Neon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
41825 Jackhorn (1.5 mi) 41835 Mc Roberts (2.1 mi) 41812 Deane (4.4 mi) 41537 Jenkins (4.7 mi) 41517 Burdine (5.8 mi) 41837 Mayking (6 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (6.9 mi) 41572 Virgie (7.5 mi) 41828 Kite (7.8 mi) 24279 Pound (7.9 mi) 41667 Weeksbury (8.1 mi) 41669 Wheelwright (8.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,187
Population density 239 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 4.96 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 37.2019
Longitude -82.7040
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 75.5% 66.5% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 17.9% 23.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 8.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 1.3% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,187
Population
239
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$54,500
Median household income
$18,150
Per capita income
$44,400
Median home value
$621
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
431
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
112
Under 5
94
43
5–9
36
27
10–14
23
10
15–19
9
23
20–24
20
113
25–34
94
45
35–44
37
125
45–54
104
33
55–59
28
34
60–64
28
39
65–74
33
34
75–84
28
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834429.0%
18 and over84371.0%
65 and over14912.6%
Median age33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%
Black or African American 7.7%
Two or more races 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,08791.6%
Black or African American917.7%
Two or more races50.4%
Asian40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.5% 66.5% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 17.9% 23.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 8.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 1.3% 4.2%
Under $10k 5.2%
$10k–$15k 8.4%
$15k–$25k 9.4%
$25k–$35k 16.8%
$35k–$50k 3.9%
$50k–$75k 37.2%
$75k–$100k 15.2%
$100k–$150k 2.1%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.2%
$10k–$15k8.4%
$15k–$25k9.4%
$25k–$35k16.8%
$35k–$50k3.9%
$50k–$75k37.2%
$75k–$100k15.2%
$100k–$150k2.1%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$54,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.8%
$50k–$100k 21.9%
$100k–$150k 3.3%
$150k–$200k 14.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$44,400
Median rent / month$621
Owner occupied80.1%
Renter occupied19.9%
Vacant24.7%
Single-family detached60.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes30.6%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20095.7%
1990–199911.6%
1980–198910.8%
1970–19797.1%
1960–196913.4%
1950–195916.4%
1940–19497.9%
1939 or earlier25.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms21.5%
3 bedrooms67.1%
4 bedrooms8.5%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle27.2%
2 vehicles39.8%
3 or more29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity75.1%
Propane / LP gas22.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16844.0%
Cohabiting couple133.4%
Male householder, no spouse11730.6%
Female householder, no spouse8422.0%
Households with children under 1818347.9%
Households with seniors (65+)13535.3%
Average household size3.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.7%14.4%
Married40.5%55.1%
Separated1.1%1.8%
Widowed11.5%13.8%
Divorced11.3%14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.4%
HS graduate 26.6%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.4%
Bachelor's or higher21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6137.4%
Kindergarten2012.3%
Elementary school5735.0%
High school148.6%
College / grad school116.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Professional & management 8.7%
Retail trade 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Construction 3.4%
Public administration 1.6%
Manufacturing 1.3%
Finance & real estate 0.7%
Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.2%
Service17.9%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources & construction6.3%
Production & transportation19.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.2%
Government44.1%
Self-employed2.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.8%
Carpool2.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home10.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 16.3%
Under 18 years 8.3%
18 and over 19.5%
Married-couple families 14.9%
Female-led households 48.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.5%
Retirement income13.1%
Supplemental Security20.2%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP27.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.4%
High blood pressure44.1%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma12.7%
Arthritis36.3%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease14.7%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.8%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.5%
Depression28.3%
Fair or poor health27.6%
Poor mental health20.4%
Poor physical health18.2%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist47.0%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss26.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans202.4%
Disability%
Any disability23.1%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years23.3%
65 and over68.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.1%
Public insurance52.9%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only98182.6%
Spanish40.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,18399.7%
Born in same state1,18399.7%
Born in different state99483.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.3%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab19416.3%
Italian1038.7%
AncestryCount%
French524.4%
Polish60.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.2%
Internet access90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41840

What city is ZIP code 41840 in?

ZIP code 41840 is primarily assigned to Neon, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41840 in?

ZIP code 41840 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41840 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 41840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41840?

16% of residents in ZIP code 41840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41840 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 41840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41840?

The median home value in ZIP code 41840 is $44,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 41840 in?

ZIP code 41840 observes the EST timezone.

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