County ProfileKY
Harlan County
Population: 26,831 · 26 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
26,831
People
Median age
40.9
Housing
Total households
10,731
Income
Median household income
$41,693
Housing
Total housing units
13,036
Employment
Employment rate
37.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 05:33:10(ET)| Name | Harlan |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 26total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 18 Standard8 PO Box |
| Area code | 606 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.8592233, -83.2214968 |
| Land area | 465.8 sq miles(1,206.5 km²) |
Map of Harlan county, Kentucky with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Harlan County
Compare the largest cities in Harlan County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | 2,215 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cumberland | 1,947 | $35,410 | 1ZIPs |
| Harlan | 1,776 | $32,408 | 1ZIPs |
| Bledsoe | 1,271 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Evarts | 859 | $34,007 | 1ZIPs |
| Lynch | 658 | $30,114 | 1ZIPs |
| Loyall | 638 | $52,734 | 1ZIPs |
| Cawood | 630 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Benham | 512 | $44,946 | 1ZIPs |
| Cranks | 493 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Totz | 486 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dayhoit | 480 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Closplint | 470 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Putney | 380 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pathfork | 326 | $49,571 | 1ZIPs |
| Coldiron | 222 | $58,690 | 1ZIPs |
| Wallins Creek | 212 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kenvir | 204 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Holmes Mill | 181 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Grays Knob | 177 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gulston | 176 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Big Laurel | 113 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lejunior | 103 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Coalgood | 90 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mary Alice | 78 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ages Brookside | 64 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Harlan County
Review the most populated postal areas across Harlan County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40831 | Harlan | $35,404 | 5,181 |
| 40828 | Evarts | $41,354 | 4,304 |
| 40823 | Cumberland | $35,402 | 3,529 |
| 40873 | Wallins Creek | $33,359 | 2,242 |
| 40806 | Baxter | $59,837 | 2,215 |
| 40810 | Bledsoe | $40,066 | 1,271 |
| 40815 | Cawood | $68,155 | 1,177 |
| 40854 | Loyall | $55,250 | 1,171 |
| 40855 | Lynch | $29,891 | 777 |
| 40819 | Coldiron | $31,799 | 762 |
| 40820 | Cranks | — | 493 |
| 40870 | Totz | $51,452 | 486 |
| 40824 | Dayhoit | $49,667 | 480 |
| 40807 | Benham | $49,118 | 477 |
| 40927 | Closplint | $52,381 | 470 |
| 40863 | Pathfork | $49,578 | 444 |
| 40865 | Putney | $56,820 | 380 |
| 40843 | Holmes Mill | — | 181 |
| 40829 | Grays Knob | $56,154 | 177 |
| 40830 | Gulston | $21,815 | 176 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS