40873 ZIP Code — Wallins Creek, KY

Harlan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40873 is located in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 27.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40873

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,591. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 40873 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.

2,402

population

27.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallins Creek	Acceptable
Wallins Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40819 Coldiron (3.6 mi) 40831 Harlan (3.9 mi) 40863 Pathfork (4.6 mi) 40810 Bledsoe (7.5 mi) 40840 Helton (8.1 mi) 40988 Stoney Fork (8.1 mi) 40806 Baxter (8.2 mi) 40856 Miracle (9.3 mi) 40815 Cawood (9.4 mi) 24281 Rose Hill (11.8 mi) 40865 Putney (11.9 mi) 40820 Cranks (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,402
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	27.38 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.8070
Longitude	-83.4052
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	60.9%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,402

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$36,591

Median household income

$17,033

Per capita income

$92,000

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

955

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

149

117

15–19

169

20–24

132

25–34

191

104

35–44

149

45–54

131

55–59

137

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	727	30.3%
18 and over	1,675	69.7%
65 and over	361	15.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 2.4%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,319	96.5%
Asian	58	2.4%
Two or more races	25	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	70.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	5.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
Median income	$36,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,000
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	67	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	4.9%
Female householder, no spouse	318	35.3%
Households with children under 18	279	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	34.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	15.7%
Married	71.9%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	7.4%	13.3%
Divorced	8.1%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	2.8%
Elementary school	378	69.9%
High school	140	25.9%
College / grad school	8	1.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.6%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Public administration 13.4%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 7.8%

Information 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	29.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,302	95.8%
Spanish	58	2.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	58	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,344	97.6%
Born in same state	2,344	97.6%
Born in different state	2,044	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	2.4%
Not a US citizen	58	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	337	14%
Arab	152	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40873

What city is ZIP code 40873 in?

ZIP code 40873 is primarily assigned to Wallins Creek, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40873 in?

ZIP code 40873 falls within Harlan County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40873 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 40873 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40873?

26% of residents in ZIP code 40873 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40873?

8% 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 40873 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 40873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 40873 in?

ZIP code 40873 observes the EST timezone.