| ZIP Code | 40823 |
| ZIP Code Name | Cumberland |
| Primary County | Harlan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,623 |
| Area Code(s) | 606 |
| Current Time | EST |
40823 is a United States ZIP Code located in Cumberland Kentucky. Portions of 40823 are also in Benham and Lynch. 40823 is primarily within Harlan County with some portions in Letcher County. 40823 is within the Cumberland Plateau Region.
40823 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 40823 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40823 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40823 is White. The current unemployment level in 40823 is 8.6%.
| Population | 3,623 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.96% |
| Population Density | 71 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $31,591 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $36,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.82% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.57% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,355 | 98.82% |
| Black | 19 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 93.83% |
| Black | 20 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 156 | 6.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 81 | 3.55% |
| High School Diploma | 897 | 39.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 2.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 185 | 8.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 323 | 14.17% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 19.39% |
| Masters Degree | 96 | 4.21% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.53% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69e - Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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