40983 ZIP Code — Sextons Creek, KY

Clay County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40983 is located in Sextons Creek, Kentucky, within Clay County. It covers approximately 15.34 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40983

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $28,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 40983 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

298

population

15.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sextons Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40486 Tyner (6.7 mi) 40972 Oneida (8.7 mi) 40402 Annville (9.6 mi) 41386 Vincent (11 mi) 40962 Manchester (12 mi) 41314 Booneville (13.5 mi) 40914 Big Creek (13.5 mi) 40447 Mc Kee (16 mi) 41714 Bear Branch (17.1 mi) 41762 Sizerock (17.4 mi) 41721 Buckhorn (17.8 mi) 40481 Sandgap (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	15.34 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.2895
Longitude	-83.7967
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	84.2%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	22.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$28,000

Median household income

$12,114

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	21.8%
18 and over	233	78.2%
65 and over	39	13.1%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	298	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.2%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	22.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 29.2%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	29.2%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
Median income	$28,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	29.9%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	76.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.1%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	38.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	37.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4	5.6%
Households with children under 18	20	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	40.3%
Average household size	4.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	36.4%
Married	59.0%	39.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.9%	13.2%
Divorced	0.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	5	41.7%
College / grad school	7	58.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 50.0%

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Information 12.1%

Public administration 12.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	37.9%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	50.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	37.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.1%
Carpool	75.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.6%

Married-couple families 36.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.2%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	40.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	30.9%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.0%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	78.9%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	79.9%
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)	298	100.0%
Born in same state	298	100.0%
Born in different state	219	73.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	43.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.2%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40983

What city is ZIP code 40983 in?

ZIP code 40983 is primarily assigned to Sextons Creek, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40983 in?

ZIP code 40983 falls within Clay County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40983 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 40983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40983?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40983?

21% of residents in ZIP code 40983 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40983?

Health data for ZIP code 40983 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40983 in?

ZIP code 40983 observes the EST timezone.