Zip code 40927: Closplint, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40927?

40927 is assigned to Closplint, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40927 in?

40927 is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40927?

About 584 people live in 40927, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40927?

The median household income in 40927 is $52,381.

Q: What zip codes are near 40927?

The closest zip codes to 40927 are 40823, 40843, 40807, 24265, 24282.

Residential delivery areaHarlan CountyEastern Time

Population

584

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$48K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$650/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 40927

40927 is a rural zip code in Closplint, Kentucky (Harlan County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 584 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,381 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $47,600, or 0.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $650 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 56 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 40927 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute56 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min8th of 624 in KY
Healthcare workers28.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%33rd of 719 in KY
Government workers48%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%20th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate34.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%99th of 722 in KY
Housing vacancy29%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%72nd of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.564
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47730th of 715 in KY
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%102nd of 719 in KY
Median age46.2
89th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1194th of 724 in KY
Work from home17.1%
69th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%62nd of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate68.8%
50th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%545th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters50%
47th
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%217th of 634 in KY
Residents 65 and older15.9%
45th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%476th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$45,240
41st
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552219th of 700 in KY
Per capita income$35,872
37th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821148th of 722 in KY
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%462nd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate4.6%
28th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%372nd of 723 in KY
Median household income$52,381
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726397th of 641 in KY
Broadband access84.2%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%439th of 719 in KY
Veterans2.6%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%585th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%401st of 723 in KY
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi647th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$650
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967389th of 467 in KY
Population584
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824559th of 724 in KY
Median home value$47,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600614th of 642 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5647th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%528th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%479th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%636th of 719 in KY

Measure	40927	Harlan	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Average commuteWeakness	56 min	23.8 min	24 min	26.4 min	99th	8th of 624
Healthcare workers	28.8%	12.3%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	33rd of 719
Government workers	48%	20.8%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	20th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	34.2%	27.4%	16.1%	12.5%	98th	99th of 722
Housing vacancy	29%	17.7%	10.3%	10.1%	98th	72nd of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.564	0.463	0.477	0.483	98th	30th of 715
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	9.5%	4.9%	5.2%	92nd	102nd of 719
Median age	46.2	40.9	39.1	38.9	89th	194th of 724
Work from home	17.1%	5.8%	10.2%	15.1%	69th	62nd of 719
Homeownership rate	68.8%	71.6%	68.3%	65.2%	50th	545th of 719
Rent-burdened renters	50%	48.3%	45.4%	51.1%	47th	217th of 634
Residents 65 and older	15.9%	19.5%	17.3%	17.2%	45th	476th of 724
Median earnings per worker	$45,240	$36,803	$43,552	$49,666	41st	219th of 700
Per capita income	$35,872	$22,319	$35,821	$44,673	37th	148th of 722
Residents under 18	20%	23.7%	22.6%	22%	31st	462nd of 724
Uninsured rate	4.6%	4.9%	6%	8.4%	28th	372nd of 723
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,381	$41,693	$63,726	$80,734	11th	397th of 641
Broadband accessWeakness	84.2%	84.2%	88.6%	91%	11th	439th of 719
Veterans	2.6%	5.7%	6.5%	6.2%	11th	585th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.3%	13%	27.6%	35.7%	8th	401st of 723
Population density	22/sq mi	55/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	647th of 724
Median gross rent	$650	$678	$967	$1,413	2nd	389th of 467
Population	584	25,772	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	559th of 724
Median home value	$47,600	$73,700	$205,600	$332,700	1st	614th of 642
Diversity index	0	11.6	32.5	61.4	1st	647th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	528th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	479th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	7.8%	8.6%	10%	1st	636th 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

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

21%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.2

Under 18

20%

65 and over

15.9%

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

66.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 260
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 73.5%
Married couples: 48.5%
Living alone: 17.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

$50–75k

30%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

16%

Median household income

40927

$52,381

Harlan Co.

$41,693

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,872

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.564

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40927

$47,600

Harlan Co.

$73,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40927

$650

Harlan Co.

$678

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 366
Owner-occupied: 68.8%
Vacant: 29%
Median year built: 1964
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 50%
Home value to income: 0.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

11%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

38%

45–59

18%

60+

35%

Average commute

56 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

29.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

54%

Healthcare

29%

Office and admin

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

54%

Health care and social assistance

46%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

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

$45,240

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

48%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

23.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40927	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,313	$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

22%

High school

25%

Some college

27%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 84.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 4.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Closplint
State: Kentucky
County: Harlan County
Center point: 36.9001° N, 83.0130° W
Land area: 27 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 40927

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40823	Cumberland, KY	4.2 mi	3,742	$35,402	$70,500
40843	Holmes Mill, KY	4.5 mi	48	—	—
40807	Benham, KY	5.4 mi	619	$49,118	$55,500
24265	Keokee, VA	5.9 mi	1,140	$42,727	$65,400
24282	Saint Charles, VA	6.1 mi	1,181	$31,369	$41,100
40849	Lejunior, KY	6.8 mi	34	—	—
40855	Lynch, KY	7.3 mi	744	$29,891	$57,500
41819	Gordon, KY	7.9 mi	289	—	$66,500
40828	Evarts, KY	8 mi	4,280	$41,354	$62,200
40870	Totz, KY	8.3 mi	564	$51,452	$132,000
40847	Kenvir, KY	8.6 mi	41	—	—
41833	Linefork, KY	8.8 mi	144	—	—

Questions about 40927

What city is zip code 40927?

40927 is assigned to Closplint, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40927 in?

40927 is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40927?

About 584 people live in 40927, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40927 in?

40927 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40927?

The median household income in 40927 is $52,381.

What zip codes are near 40927?

The closest zip codes to 40927 are 40823, 40843, 40807, 24265, 24282.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40927, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.