40868 ZIP Code — Stinnett, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40868 is located in Stinnett, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 10.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40868

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 $92,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $35,714. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing 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 smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 40868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,026

population

10.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stinnett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40827 Essie (2.8 mi) 40979 Roark (5.5 mi) 41749 Hyden (8.5 mi) 41714 Bear Branch (9.3 mi) 41776 Wooton (10.5 mi) 41764 Smilax (10.5 mi) 41777 Yeaddiss (11.2 mi) 41762 Sizerock (11.3 mi) 40914 Big Creek (11.5 mi) 40840 Helton (11.9 mi) 40808 Big Laurel (13.1 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,026
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	10.73 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.0793
Longitude	-83.4327
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	74.3%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,026

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$35,714

Median household income

$16,652

Per capita income

$92,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

41.4%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

25–34

115

35–44

132

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	32.4%
18 and over	694	67.6%
65 and over	135	13.2%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,026	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 23.2%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	23.2%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
Median income	$35,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	39.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.9%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
Wood	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	111	33.8%
Households with children under 18	140	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	32.9%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	21.0%
Married	58.0%	41.4%
Separated	13.3%	16.9%
Widowed	0.0%	15.7%
Divorced	5.9%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	9.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	149	90.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Retail trade 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	38.9%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 41.4%

Under 18 years 46.1%

18 and over 39.2%

Married-couple families 22.1%

Female-led households 66.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	39.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	21.7%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	43.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	29.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	45.1%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.9%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	989	96.4%
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)	1,026	100.0%
Born in same state	1,026	100.0%
Born in different state	964	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	311	30.3%
French	60	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40868

What city is ZIP code 40868 in?

ZIP code 40868 is primarily assigned to Stinnett, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40868 in?

ZIP code 40868 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40868?

41% of residents in ZIP code 40868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40868 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 40868 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 40868 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 40868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40868?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 40868 in?

ZIP code 40868 observes the EST timezone.