| ZIP Code | 40873 |
| ZIP Code Name | Wallins Creek |
| Primary County | Harlan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,179 |
| Area Code(s) | 606 |
| Current Time | EST |
40873 is a United States ZIP Code located in Wallins Creek Kentucky. Portions of 40873 are also in South Wallins and Coldiron. 40873 is entirely within Harlan County. 40873 is within the Cumberland Plateau Region.
40873 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower 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 40873 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40873 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40873 is White. The current unemployment level in 40873 is 8.6%.
| Population | 2,179 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.25% |
| Population Density | 74 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 733 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $27,606 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $38,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.83% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,143 | 98.35% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 97.83% |
| Black | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 36 | 3.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 119 | 11.75% |
| High School Diploma | 367 | 36.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 2.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 157 | 15.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 130 | 12.83% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 7.4% |
| Masters Degree | 32 | 3.16% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 3.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 2.96% |
| Coordinates | 36.81017685,-83.40177917 |
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| Region | Cumberland Plateau Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 29 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69e - Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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