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ZIP Code 40939, Kentucky

ZIP Code 40939 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 40939 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Bell County / Knox County, Kentucky. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 165. The land area covers 6.33 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 165 ±166 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 18 yrs ±59.8 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 36 ±29 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 59 ±48
Occupied Housing Units 36 ±29
Vacant Housing Units 23 ±37
Median Home Value Suppressed —
Median Gross Rent Suppressed —
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income Suppressed —
Per Capita Income $21,248 ±$8,509
Poverty Rate 0% ±7.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 0 ±13
Unemployment Rate 0% ±20%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 65 ±57
Broadband Internet Rate 100% ±0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
COUNTY OF BELL
GUS Population: 23,051 (2024)
ID: 127546
County Official County Government
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 339, PINEVILLE KY 40977-0339

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby PK-12 Barbourville, KY
Alternative School Nearby 07-12 Barbourville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-08 Pineville, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby 08-12 Pineville, KY
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Pineville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Barbourville, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby UG Middlesboro, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby UG Pineville, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby UG Pineville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Flat Lick, KY
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
College 5.9 mi away 300 Clear Creek Rd, Pineville, KY, 40977-9752
6063373196
PINEVILLE-BELL CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 3.7 mi away 214 WALNUT ST., PINEVILLE, KY, 40977
(606) 337-3422
Union Commonwealth University
College 10.2 mi away 310 College St, Barbourville, KY, 40906-1499
6065464151
KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 10.0 mi away 206 KNOX STREET, BARBOURVILLE, KY, 40906
(606) 546-5339
Lincoln Memorial University
College 16.4 mi away 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN, 37752-8231
4238693611
KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 10.0 mi away 206 KNOX STREET, BARBOURVILLE, KY, 40906
(606) 546-5339
Edge Academy of Beauty
College Vocational 22.9 mi away 356 Manchester Square Shopping Center, Suite 19, Manchester, KY, 40962-8700
6065993813
PINEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 14.1 mi away 126 SOUTH 20TH STREET, PINEVILLE, KY, 40977
(606) 248-4812
University of the Cumberlands
College 24.9 mi away 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY, 40769
6065492200
BELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Library 14.1 mi away 126 SOUTH 20TH STREET, MIDDLESBORO, KY, 40965
(606) 248-4812
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BARBOURVILLE, KY US, located 10.2 miles from ZCTA5 40939. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 45.1° 24.6° 34.9° 4.37" —
February 50.1° 27.6° 38.9° 4.35" —
March 58.8° 32.8° 45.8° 4.91" —
April 69.3° 41.3° 55.3° 5.08" —
May 77.4° 51.4° 64.4° 4.54" —
June 84.3° 60.3° 72.3° 5.11" —
July 87.0° 64.8° 75.9° 5.77" —
August 86.2° 63.6° 74.9° 3.98" —
September 81.1° 56.3° 68.7° 3.45" —
October 70.6° 43.5° 57.1° 3.13" —
November 58.3° 32.8° 45.5° 3.82" —
December 48.9° 27.9° 38.4° 5.26" —
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Flat Lick CDP CDP 2.8 mi —
Arjay CDP CDP 4.4 mi —
Pineville city City 4.4 mi —
Artemus CDP CDP 7.2 mi —
Barbourville city City 9.8 mi —
Middlesborough city City 13.6 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 40939. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.