Van Lear
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Kentucky
Van Lear is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Johnson County, Kentucky, with 893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Van Lear, 2.2 miles W.
- 893residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 220 / sq mipopulation density
- 41234main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Van Lear
Van Lear is an unincorporated community and coal town in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States.
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Living in Van Lear
- Median household income
- $35,347
- Median home value
- $81,100
- Median age
- 43.7
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Van Lear had 893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 220 per sq mi (85 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Lear at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 893 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.07 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7772° N, 82.7474° W |
| ZIP codes | 41234, 41265 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2179194 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van Lear
- West Van Lear2.2 mi W
- Auxier3.1 mi S
- Paintsville4.4 mi NW
- Prestonsburg6.8 mi S
- Dwale10.4 mi S
- Allen11.5 mi S
- Inez13.0 mi NE
- Martin14.6 mi S
- Betsy Layne16.9 mi SE
- Maytown17.1 mi S
- Salyersville17.4 mi W
- Blaine17.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Van Lear
What county is Van Lear in?
Van Lear is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Van Lear, KY?
893 people lived in Van Lear at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Lear, KY?
The main ZIP code is 41234. Other ZIP codes: 41265.
What is the elevation of Van Lear?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Lear?
West Van Lear (2.2 mi), Auxier (3.1 mi), Paintsville (4.4 mi), Prestonsburg (6.8 mi), Dwale (10.4 mi).
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