US ZIP Code
40843

Holmes Mill, KY

Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 68 Population ↓ 75% since 2019
🎂 63.3 Median Age ↑ 12% since 2019
🎓 3.2% College Grads
▼ 92% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code40843
CityHolmes Mill
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyHarlan County
Area Code606
Elevation2,422 ft
Latitude36.894771
Longitude-82.931593
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21095
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 63.2% (43) Female 36.8% (25) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Other: 10.3%Race
White89.7%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
43%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.24
Below Poverty42.7% ▲ 327% above avg
College Grads3.2% ▼ 92% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate61 (96.8%)
Graduate Degree2 (3.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 96.8%Graduate: 3.2%Edu
HS Grad96.8%
Graduate3.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$200k–300k
10%
$300k–500k
48%

Financials

Total Units21
Avg HH Size3.24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–50k
10%
$75k–100k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Work From Home
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units21
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.24
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 40843 is in Holmes Mill, KY, in Harlan County.
ZIP code 40843 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 40843 is in Harlan County, KY.
ZIP 40843 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 40843 is 68 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 40843

ZIP code 40843 is located in Holmes Mill, Kentucky, within Harlan County. With a population of 68, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.3 years.

The population of 40843 is primarily White (89.71%). Residents are less-educated — 3.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 42.7%.

A notably high share of workers — 100% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area.

Overall, ZIP code 40843 in Holmes Mill, KY is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.