Lynch
City in Harlan County, Kentucky

Lynch is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 658 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,716 ft (523 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benham, 2.1 miles W.
- 658residents (2020 Census)
- 1,716 ftelevation · 523 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 2,199 / sq mipopulation density
- 40807ZIP code
About Lynch
Lynch is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. In the 2020 census the city population was 658, down from 747 in 2010.
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Living in Lynch
- Median household income
- $30,114
- Median home value
- $58,600
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Lynch had 658 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 658 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,199 per sq mi (849 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynch at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 658 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9642° N, 82.9143° W |
| ZIP code | 40807 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2148540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynch
- Benham2.1 mi W
- Cumberland4.7 mi W
- Osaka, VA5.6 mi E
- Stonega, VA6.9 mi E
- Keokee, VA7.0 mi S
- Appalachia, VA7.5 mi SE
- Dunbar, VA9.3 mi E
- Big Stone Gap, VA10.4 mi SE
- Big Stone Gap East, VA11.1 mi SE
- East Stone Gap, VA11.6 mi SE
- Whitesburg11.7 mi NE
- Blackey12.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lynch
What county is Lynch in?
Lynch is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Lynch, KY?
658 people lived in Lynch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lynch, KY?
The ZIP code of Lynch is 40807.
What is the elevation of Lynch?
1,716 feet (523 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lynch?
Benham (2.1 mi), Cumberland (4.7 mi), Osaka (5.6 mi), Stonega (6.9 mi), Keokee (7.0 mi).
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