ZIP Code 40806: Baxter, Kentucky
Baxter, KY uses ZIP code 40806, which falls within Harlan County, Kentucky. Its reference point is at latitude 36.8749 and longitude -83.3141 (36°52'29.6"N 83°18'50.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 40806
40806 is the only ZIP code listed for Baxter, KY in our directory.
Across Harlan County there are 27 ZIP codes listed, and Kentucky has 1,160 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 40801 in Ages Brookside, KY, about 1.6 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 40806 |
|---|---|
| City | Baxter |
| County | Harlan County |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Latitude | 36.8749 |
| Longitude | -83.3141 |
| DMS | 36°52'29.6"N 83°18'50.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 40801 (Ages Brookside, 1.6 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 40806
Map centered on 36.8749, -83.3141. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 40806
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 40806, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 40806, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Ages Brookside, KY (1.6 mi southeast), Keith, KY (2.6 mi west) and Loyall, KY (2.8 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Ages Brookside, KY – 1.6 mi southeast
- Keith, KY – 2.6 mi west
- Loyall, KY – 2.8 mi southwest
- Bledsoe, KY – 4.1 mi north
- Dayhoit, KY – 4.3 mi southwest
- Putney, KY – 4.7 mi northeast
- Coalgood, KY – 5.4 mi southeast
- Evarts, KY – 5.6 mi southeast
- Grays Knob, KY – 6.0 mi southeast
- Cawood, KY – 6.6 mi south
Schools Near Baxter, KY
If you are moving to ZIP code 40806, check the school district serving Baxter and Harlan County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Ages Brookside and Keith can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 40806.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Baxter, KY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 40806 may also use facilities in nearby Ages Brookside, Keith and Loyall.
Shopping and Dining in Baxter
For places to eat and shop near Baxter, KY, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 40806.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Baxter, Kentucky can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 40806.
To research local history, try searching for Harlan County records and archives along with the name Baxter.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 40806, Ages Brookside lies about 1.6 mi to the southeast, Keith lies about 2.6 mi to the west, Loyall lies about 2.8 mi to the southwest, Bledsoe lies about 4.1 mi to the north and Dayhoit lies about 4.3 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 40806
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