Benham
City in Harlan County, Kentucky
Benham is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,591 ft (485 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynch, 2.1 miles E.
- 512residents (2020 Census)
- 1,591 ftelevation · 485 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 2,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 40807ZIP code
About Benham
Benham is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly in 1961. The population was 512 at the 2020 census, up from 500 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Benham
- Median household income
- $44,946
- Median home value
- $53,000
- Median rent
- $769/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Benham had 512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,185 per sq mi (843 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benham at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 512 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9644° N, 82.9515° W |
| ZIP code | 40807 |
| Official website | benhamky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2105662 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benham
- Lynch2.1 mi E
- Cumberland2.9 mi NW
- Keokee, VA7.3 mi S
- Osaka, VA7.6 mi E
- Stonega, VA9.0 mi E
- Appalachia, VA9.4 mi E
- Dunbar, VA11.4 mi E
- Big Stone Gap, VA12.0 mi SE
- Blackey12.1 mi N
- St. Charles, VA12.5 mi SW
- Whitesburg12.8 mi NE
- Big Stone Gap East, VA12.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benham
What county is Benham in?
Benham is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Benham, KY?
512 people lived in Benham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benham, KY?
The ZIP code of Benham is 40807.
What is the elevation of Benham?
1,591 feet (485 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benham?
Lynch (2.1 mi), Cumberland (2.9 mi), Keokee (7.3 mi), Osaka (7.6 mi), Stonega (9.0 mi).
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