ZIP Code 40724 in Bush, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Bush, Kentucky
County:Laurel County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:25:53 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:606
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.0194, -83.9973
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40724 Bush, KY - Historic Postal Community

ZIP Code 40724, Bush

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLaurel County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points25 (25 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 40741
Key Facts
  • Originally classified as a PO Box ZIP, but the post office no longer operates at this location
  • Currently has zero PO Boxes despite the PO Box classification in USPS databases
  • Serves 25 single-family residential delivery points through city carrier route delivery
  • Mail service is now provided through the enclosing ZIP code 40741
  • The PO Box classification is a legacy designation that doesn't match current operations

Community Overview

Bush, Kentucky (ZIP 40724) is a small community in Laurel County with a unique postal history. This ZIP was originally classified as a PO Box ZIP, but the post office no longer operates. Today, the area receives street delivery service, with 25 single-family homes served along routes like East Laurel Road.

Postal Services

Despite its PO Box classification in USPS records, there are currently zero PO Boxes at this location. The facility code indicates no post office operates here. Mail delivery for Bush residents is now handled through the neighboring ZIP 40741, which encloses this small community. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and residents have access to standard carrier delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Network

Limited street network with delivery concentrated on East Laurel Road.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40724 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40724 is located in Laurel County, Kentucky, within the Corbin, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18340) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 35,637 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40724. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Corbin, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:18340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:35,637Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40729 | | 40702

Schools in ZIP Code 40724


We could not locate which school district 40724 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Camp Ground Elementary School 6800 Barbourville Rd
London, KY 40744
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
Hunter Hills Elementary School 8325 S US 25
Corbin, KY 40701
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
Lynn Camp Elementary School 366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
Lynn Camp Middle High School 100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
Laurel County Day Treatment 65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
Crestview Mennonite School 500 Watkins Rd
London, KY 40741
District: Private SchoolNearby
London Christian Academy 1505 S Main St
London, KY 40741
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 70 Souls Harbor Way/ Boggs Road, Po Box 848
London, KY 40744
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40724


Union College 310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Type: Post Secondary
Edge Academy Of Beauty 356 Manchester Square Shopping Center, Suite 19
Manchester, KY 40962-8700
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Type: Post Secondary
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 300 Clear Creek Rd
Pineville, KY 40977-9752
Type: Post Secondary
Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Memorial University 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752-8231
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov