Zip code 40824: Dayhoit, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40824?

40824 is assigned to Dayhoit, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40824 in?

40824 is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40824?

About 977 people live in 40824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40824?

The median household income in 40824 is $49,667.

Q: What zip codes are near 40824?

The closest zip codes to 40824 are 40854, 40873, 40964, 40819, 40830.

Residential delivery areaHarlan CountyEastern Time

Population

977

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$47K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$588/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4 sq mi

243 people/sq mi

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

About 40824

40824 is a small-town zip code in Dayhoit, Kentucky (Harlan County), covering 4 sq mi of land. About 977 people live here, or 243 per square mile. The median resident is 21.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,667 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $46,600, or 0.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $588 a month.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and construction and repair.

How 40824 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1837.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%29th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy14%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%313th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate15.7%
72nd
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%402nd of 722 in KY
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%311th of 719 in KY
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%339th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate60.8%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%631st of 719 in KY
Broadband access89.2%
29th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%265th of 719 in KY
Population density243/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi126th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate2.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%507th of 723 in KY
Median household income$49,667
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726423rd of 641 in KY
Average commute17.5 min
5th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min601st of 624 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.365
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477570th of 715 in KY
Rent-burdened renters17.7%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%505th of 634 in KY
Residents 65 and older7.1%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%683rd of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$25,017
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552651st of 700 in KY
Population977
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824454th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$17,879
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821651st of 722 in KY
Median home value$46,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600619th of 642 in KY
Median gross rent$588
1st
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967423rd of 467 in KY
Median age21.4
1st
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1710th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%690th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%607th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%593rd of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5645th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%520th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%471st of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%632nd of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%681st of 719 in KY

Measure	40824	Harlan	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Residents under 18	37.9%	23.7%	22.6%	22%	99th	29th of 724
Housing vacancy	14%	17.7%	10.3%	10.1%	85th	313th of 719
Poverty rate	15.7%	27.4%	16.1%	12.5%	72nd	402nd of 722
Healthcare workers	10.7%	12.3%	10.5%	9.7%	67th	311th of 719
Veterans	6.1%	5.7%	6.5%	6.2%	54th	339th of 724
Homeownership rate	60.8%	71.6%	68.3%	65.2%	33rd	631st of 719
Broadband access	89.2%	84.2%	88.6%	91%	29th	265th of 719
Population density	243/sq mi	55/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	126th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	2.8%	4.9%	6%	8.4%	11th	507th of 723
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,667	$41,693	$63,726	$80,734	9th	423rd of 641
Average commuteStrength	17.5 min	23.8 min	24 min	26.4 min	5th	601st of 624
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.365	0.463	0.477	0.483	5th	570th of 715
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.7%	48.3%	45.4%	51.1%	2nd	505th of 634
Residents 65 and older	7.1%	19.5%	17.3%	17.2%	2nd	683rd of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,017	$36,803	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	651st of 700
Population	977	25,772	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	454th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,879	$22,319	$35,821	$44,673	1st	651st of 722
Median home value	$46,600	$73,700	$205,600	$332,700	1st	619th of 642
Median gross rent	$588	$678	$967	$1,413	1st	423rd of 467
Median age	21.4	40.9	39.1	38.9	1st	710th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	690th of 723
Work from home	0%	5.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	607th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	593rd of 719
Diversity index	0	11.6	32.5	61.4	1st	645th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	520th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	471st of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	7.8%	8.6%	10%	1st	632nd of 719
Government workers	0%	20.8%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	681st 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

Under 5

33%

5–17

18%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.4

Under 18

37.9%

65 and over

7.1%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 288
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 63.2%
Married couples: 31.6%
Living alone: 10.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

39%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

20%

$200k+

Median household income

40824

$49,667

Harlan Co.

$41,693

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,879

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.365

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40824

$46,600

Harlan Co.

$73,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40824

$588

Harlan Co.

$678

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

52%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 335
Owner-occupied: 60.8%
Vacant: 14%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 0.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

56%

20–29

30–44

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

17.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

45%

Sales

24%

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

11%

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

73%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,017

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40824	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

46%

Some college

22%

Associate's

23%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 89.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 89.2%
No internet access: 10.8%
Without health insurance: 2.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dayhoit
State: Kentucky
County: Harlan County
Center point: 36.8253° N, 83.3753° W
Land area: 4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40824

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40854	Loyall, KY	1.6 mi	675	$55,250	$76,400
40873	Wallins Creek, KY	1.7 mi	2,167	$33,359	$88,900
40964	Mary Alice, KY	3.6 mi	101	—	—
40819	Coldiron, KY	4 mi	808	$31,799	—
40830	Gulston, KY	4.2 mi	312	$21,815	—
40829	Grays Knob, KY	4.5 mi	62	$56,154	—
40831	Harlan, KY	5.2 mi	4,789	$35,404	$89,100
40806	Baxter, KY	6.3 mi	1,732	$59,837	$99,700
40801	Ages Brookside, KY	7 mi	0	—	—
40818	Coalgood, KY	7.3 mi	148	—	—
40863	Pathfork, KY	7.4 mi	706	$49,578	$44,000
40845	Hulen, KY	7.6 mi	580	$23,450	$66,000

Questions about 40824

What city is zip code 40824?

40824 is assigned to Dayhoit, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40824 in?

40824 is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40824?

About 977 people live in 40824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40824 in?

40824 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40824?

The median household income in 40824 is $49,667.

What zip codes are near 40824?

The closest zip codes to 40824 are 40854, 40873, 40964, 40819, 40830.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40824, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.