ZIP Code 40730 in Emlyn, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Emlyn, Kentucky
County:Whitley County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:20:23 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:606
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.7007, -84.1418
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40730 - Emlyn, KY

ZIP Code 40730, Emlyn

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWhitley County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points140 (21 homes, 2 businesses)
PO Boxes117
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 40769
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery available to residents.
  • The post office maintains 117 PO Boxes serving the Emlyn community.
  • Only one street appears in postal records: US Highway 25 W, where the post office is located.
  • Two businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing addresses.
  • The ZIP code was introduced before October 2004 and remains a rural delivery hub.
  • Carrier route type is classified as 'City' despite the rural character of the area.

Postal Service

Emlyn operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code in Whitley County, Kentucky. The post office maintains 117 boxes for residents who rely exclusively on this facility for mail delivery. No street delivery routes serve this area.

Community Profile

The single carrier route follows US Highway 25 W, where the post office building stands. Two businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing addresses. The surrounding community depends on this post office as their only delivery option, typical of rural Kentucky where street delivery isn't economically feasible for scattered populations.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Location

The only street in postal records is US Highway 25 W, reflecting the post office's location along this major corridor through Whitley County. This single-street pattern is typical of PO Box-only facilities that serve scattered rural populations.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40730 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:166Source: 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 40730 is located in Whitley County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 35,637 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40730. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: 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:2124922Source: Census
Place Name:Emlyn CDP; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40734 | | 40729

Schools in ZIP Code 40730


We could not locate which school district 40730 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.

Pleasant View Elementary School 5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School DistrictNearby
Williamsburg City School 1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Williamsburg Independent School DistrictNearby
Colonel Academy 300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School DistrictNearby
Whitley County High School 350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School DistrictNearby
Whitley County Alternative School 351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School DistrictNearby
Jellico Christian Academy 170 Adventist Ln
Jellico, TN 37762
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gateway Christian School 1110 N 25th St
Middlesboro, KY 40965
District: Private SchoolNearby
Calvary Christian Academy 2139 Jacksboro Pike
La Follette, TN 37766
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40730


University Of The Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Type: Post Secondary
Union College 310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Type: Post Secondary
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 300 Clear Creek Rd
Pineville, KY 40977-9752
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro 265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro - 265 Elkins Road
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Memorial University 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752-9900
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