| ZIP Code | 40855 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lynch |
| Primary County | Harlan County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2021) | 779 |
| Area Code(s) | 606 |
| Current Time | EST |
40855 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lynch Kentucky. Portions of 40855 are also in . 40855 is entirely within Harlan County. 40855 is within the Cumberland Plateau Region.
40855 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Kentucky. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 40855 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40855 is White. The current unemployment level in 40855 is 8.6%.
| Population | 779 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.13% |
| Population Density | 114 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 332 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $27,037 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.68% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 80.68% |
| Black | 133 | 17.97% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 56 | 9.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 33 | 5.87% |
| High School Diploma | 203 | 36.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 2.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 16 | 2.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 141 | 25.09% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 11.57% |
| Masters Degree | 28 | 4.98% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.36% |
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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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