Zip code 40902: Arjay, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40902?

40902 is assigned to Arjay, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40902 in?

40902 is in Bell County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40902?

About 558 people live in 40902, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 40902?

The closest zip codes to 40902 are 40958, 40997, 40988, 40913, 40982.

Residential delivery areaBell CountyEastern Time

Population

558

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,036/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

34 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 40902

40902 is a rural zip code in Arjay, Kentucky (Bell County), covering 34 sq mi of land. About 558 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 46.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,036 a month.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and management. 47% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 40902 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers47%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%5th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy23.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%125th of 719 in KY
Median age46.3
89th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1191st of 724 in KY
Broadband access94.9%
75th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%99th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate14.3%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%441st of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate75.3%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%418th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477295th of 715 in KY
Average commute24 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min416th of 624 in KY
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%455th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$1,036
24th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $96785th of 467 in KY
Per capita income$27,415
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821393rd of 722 in KY
Residents 65 and older10%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%650th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$33,098
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552568th of 700 in KY
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi684th of 724 in KY
Population558
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824571st of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%681st of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%558th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%553rd of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5625th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%618th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%646th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%438th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters13.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%527th of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%366th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%625th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%664th of 719 in KY

Measure	40902	Bell	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Self-employed workers	47%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	99th	5th of 719
Housing vacancy	23.5%	14.5%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	125th of 719
Median age	46.3	41.7	39.1	38.9	89th	191st of 724
Broadband access	94.9%	79.3%	88.6%	91%	75th	99th of 719
Poverty rate	14.3%	28.8%	16.1%	12.5%	67th	441st of 722
Homeownership rate	75.3%	58.8%	68.3%	65.2%	67th	418th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.510	0.477	0.483	57th	295th of 715
Average commute	24 min	22.7 min	24 min	26.4 min	36th	416th of 624
Residents under 18	20.1%	21.9%	22.6%	22%	32nd	455th of 724
Median gross rent	$1,036	$592	$967	$1,413	24th	85th of 467
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,415	$21,704	$35,821	$44,673	12th	393rd of 722
Residents 65 and older	10%	18.9%	17.3%	17.2%	8th	650th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,098	$33,151	$43,552	$49,666	6th	568th of 700
Population density	17/sq mi	66/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	684th of 724
Population	558	23,509	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	571st of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	15.8%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	681st of 723
Work from home	0%	4.4%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	558th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	10.1%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	553rd of 719
Diversity index	0	14.1	32.5	61.4	1st	625th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	1st	618th of 723
Veterans	0%	3.9%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	646th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	438th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13.2%	54.9%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	527th of 634
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	366th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	13.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	625th of 719
Government workers	0%	16.2%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	664th 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

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

17%

45–54

24%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

46.3

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

10%

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

84.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 215
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 66.5%
Married couples: 59.5%
Living alone: 33.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40902

—

Bell Co.

$31,354

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,415

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40902

—

Bell Co.

$89,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40902

$1,036

Bell Co.

$592

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 281
Owner-occupied: 75.3%
Vacant: 23.5%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

64%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

27%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

44%

10–19

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

24 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

56%

Cleaning and personal care

20%

Management

Production

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

65%

Other services

17%

Manufacturing

Retail

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,098

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

47%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40902	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	$79,113	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

33%

High school

52%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 66.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 94.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 90.2%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Arjay
State: Kentucky
County: Bell County
Center point: 36.8615° N, 83.6022° W
Land area: 34 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Arjay (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 40902

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40958	Kettle Island, KY	3.6 mi	547	$48,721	$87,500
40997	Walker, KY	4 mi	404	—	$64,100
40988	Stoney Fork, KY	4.4 mi	519	$38,125	—
40913	Beverly, KY	5.7 mi	276	$51,023	$104,900
40982	Scalf, KY	6.8 mi	168	$16,442	$117,000
40939	Fourmile, KY	7.4 mi	165	—	—
40845	Hulen, KY	7.6 mi	580	$23,450	$66,000
40930	Dewitt, KY · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
40955	Ingram, KY · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
40819	Coldiron, KY	9.8 mi	808	$31,799	—
40856	Miracle, KY	10 mi	745	$47,880	$83,300
40813	Calvin, KY	11 mi	354	$81,204	$159,800

Questions about 40902

What city is zip code 40902?

40902 is assigned to Arjay, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40902 in?

40902 is in Bell County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40902?

About 558 people live in 40902, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40902 in?

40902 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 40902?

The closest zip codes to 40902 are 40958, 40997, 40988, 40913, 40982.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40902, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.