Zip code 40737: Keavy, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40737?

40737 is assigned to Keavy, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40737 in?

40737 is in Laurel County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40737?

About 1,782 people live in 40737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40737?

The median household income in 40737 is $47,096.

Q: What zip codes are near 40737?

The closest zip codes to 40737 are 40744, 40702, 40740, 40701, 40741.

Residential delivery areaLaurel CountyEastern Time

Population

1,782

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$137K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$821/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.1 sq mi

220 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 40737

40737 is a small-town zip code in Keavy, Kentucky (Laurel County), covering 8.1 sq mi of land. About 1,782 people live here, or 220 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,096 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $137,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $821 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; legal and social services; and healthcare.

How 40737 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access98.4%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%41st of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate11.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%68th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters67.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%105th of 634 in KY
Healthcare workers15.6%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%134th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.501
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47790th of 715 in KY
Government workers21.4%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%170th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%342nd of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate80%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%316th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%202nd of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%419th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate8.5%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%149th of 723 in KY
Average commute24.7 min
41st
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min394th of 624 in KY
Median earnings per worker$45,060
40th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552225th of 700 in KY
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%195th of 719 in KY
Population density220/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi134th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older12.3%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%608th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$28,561
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821347th of 722 in KY
Self-employed workers5.9%
9th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%458th of 719 in KY
Median gross rent$821
8th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967232nd of 467 in KY
Median household income$47,096
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726454th of 641 in KY
Median home value$137,000
7th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600342nd of 642 in KY
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1663rd of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%321st of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%483rd of 723 in KY
Diversity index10.3
4th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5404th of 724 in KY
Population1,782
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824362nd of 724 in KY
Veterans1.2%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%631st of 724 in KY
Work from home2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%505th of 719 in KY

Measure	40737	Laurel	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Broadband accessStrength	98.4%	90.7%	88.6%	91%	99th	41st of 719
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.7%	3.5%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	68th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	67.6%	40.8%	45.4%	51.1%	96th	105th of 634
Healthcare workers	15.6%	10.7%	10.5%	9.7%	96th	134th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.501	0.442	0.477	0.483	89th	90th of 715
Government workers	21.4%	11.2%	14.6%	14.5%	88th	170th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	20.5%	16.1%	12.5%	80th	342nd of 722
Homeownership rate	80%	71.6%	68.3%	65.2%	78th	316th of 719
Residents under 18	25.1%	22.6%	22.6%	22%	75th	202nd of 724
Housing vacancy	10.4%	10.5%	10.3%	10.1%	73rd	419th of 719
Uninsured rate	8.5%	7.8%	6%	8.4%	62nd	149th of 723
Average commute	24.7 min	22.6 min	24 min	26.4 min	41st	394th of 624
Median earnings per worker	$45,060	$39,373	$43,552	$49,666	40th	225th of 700
Tech workers	1.6%	2.2%	2.2%	3.8%	25th	195th of 719
Population density	220/sq mi	145/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	134th of 724
Residents 65 and older	12.3%	17.1%	17.3%	17.2%	19th	608th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,561	$27,836	$35,821	$44,673	15th	347th of 722
Self-employed workers	5.9%	8.1%	8.6%	10%	9th	458th of 719
Median gross rent	$821	$813	$967	$1,413	8th	232nd of 467
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,096	$57,771	$63,726	$80,734	7th	454th of 641
Median home value	$137,000	$159,500	$205,600	$332,700	7th	342nd of 642
Median age	30.9	40.1	39.1	38.9	5th	663rd of 724
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	1.1%	4.7%	14.1%	5th	321st of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.7%	17.5%	27.6%	35.7%	4th	483rd of 723
Diversity index	10.3	10	32.5	61.4	4th	404th of 724
Population	1,782	62,983	4,534,824	334,922,499	3rd	362nd of 724
Veterans	1.2%	5.5%	6.5%	6.2%	2nd	631st of 724
Work from home	2%	8.7%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	505th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

13%

Under 5

13%

5–17

11%

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

12.3%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

10.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 559
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 86.8%
Married couples: 60.8%
Living alone: 11.1%
Veterans (of adults): 1.2%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

15%

Median household income

40737

$47,096

Laurel Co.

$57,771

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,561

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

23.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.501

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40737

$137,000

Laurel Co.

$159,500

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40737

$821

Laurel Co.

$813

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 624
Owner-occupied: 80%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 67.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.1%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

45%

20–29

13%

30–44

12%

45–59

24%

60+

Average commute

24.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

19%

Legal and social services

16%

Healthcare

16%

Food service

14%

Office and admin

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Sales

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Other services

Construction

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$45,060

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40737	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,817	$74,888
Service	$16,023	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,784	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,286	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

41%

Some college

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 98.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.8%
No internet access: 1.6%
Without health insurance: 8.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Keavy
State: Kentucky
County: Laurel County
Center point: 37.0110° N, 84.1480° W
Land area: 8.1 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40737

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40744	London, KY	2.5 mi	20,137	$64,369	$172,700
40702	Corbin, KY · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
40740	Lily, KY	6.1 mi	3,880	$63,701	$111,100
40701	Corbin, KY	6.8 mi	30,526	$47,204	$160,700
40741	London, KY	8.6 mi	23,397	$64,552	$168,500
40742	London, KY · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
40745	London, KY · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
40750	London, KY · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
40743	London, KY · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
40755	Pittsburg, KY · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
40734	Gray, KY	11 mi	3,602	$42,500	$131,700
40771	Woodbine, KY	12 mi	1,915	—	$125,600

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Questions about 40737

What city is zip code 40737?

40737 is assigned to Keavy, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40737 in?

40737 is in Laurel County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40737?

About 1,782 people live in 40737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40737 in?

40737 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40737?

The median household income in 40737 is $47,096.

What zip codes are near 40737?

The closest zip codes to 40737 are 40744, 40702, 40740, 40701, 40741.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.