40862 ZIP Code — Partridge, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40862 is located in Partridge, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 19.04 square miles and serves a population of 606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40862

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $42,813. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (15%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

606

population

19.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Partridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40826 Eolia (5.8 mi) 24216 Appalachia (7.5 mi) 40823 Cumberland (7.7 mi) 41821 Hallie (8.3 mi) 41845 Premium (9 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (9.1 mi) 41837 Mayking (9.4 mi) 41848 Roxana (10.6 mi) 41804 Blackey (11 mi) 41826 Jeremiah (11.1 mi) 41824 Isom (11.8 mi) 24273 Norton (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	606
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	19.04 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.0238
Longitude	-82.8590
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	48.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

606

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$42,813

Median household income

$22,621

Per capita income

$76,100

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	221	36.5%
18 and over	385	63.5%
65 and over	93	15.3%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	601	99.2%
Two or more races	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$42,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.2%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,100
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	27.8%
1960–1969	26.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	57.9%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	18	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	3	1.3%
Female householder, no spouse	89	39.0%
Households with children under 18	119	52.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	25.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	19.0%
Married	67.8%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.1%
Divorced	8.9%	22.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	61.0%
High school	42	35.6%
College / grad school	4	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Other services 16.5%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 12.6%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.7%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	39.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	30.9%
Poor mental health	21.9%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	86.3%
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)	606	100.0%
Born in same state	606	100.0%
Born in different state	464	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	19.3%
French	82	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	10.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40862

What city is ZIP code 40862 in?

ZIP code 40862 is primarily assigned to Partridge, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40862 in?

ZIP code 40862 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40862 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 40862 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 40862 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 40862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40862?

19% of residents in ZIP code 40862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40862?

Health data for ZIP code 40862 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40862 in?

ZIP code 40862 observes the EST timezone.