West Van Lear
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Kentucky
West Van Lear is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Johnson County, Kentucky, with 768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 417 ft (127 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Van Lear, 2.2 miles E.
- 768residents (2020 Census)
- 417 ftelevation · 127 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 706 / sq mipopulation density
- 41268ZIP code
About West Van Lear
West Van Lear is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Van Lear had a population of 768. Even though it is unincorporated, it has a post office and its own ZIP code (41268). It has a small grocery store, a volunteer fire department, and a community center.
West Van Lear's post office was established on April 29, 1912, with James H. Price as postmaster.
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Living in West Van Lear
- Median household income
- $66,815
- Median home value
- $135,300
- Median age
- 29.7
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West Van Lear had 768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 706 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Van Lear at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 768 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7821° N, 82.7872° W |
| ZIP code | 41268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Van Lear
- Van Lear2.2 mi E
- Paintsville2.8 mi N
- Auxier3.4 mi S
- Prestonsburg7.2 mi S
- Dwale11.2 mi S
- Allen12.2 mi S
- Inez14.8 mi NE
- Martin15.0 mi S
- Salyersville15.3 mi W
- Blaine17.1 mi N
- Maytown17.2 mi S
- Betsy Layne18.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Van Lear
What county is West Van Lear in?
West Van Lear is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of West Van Lear, KY?
768 people lived in West Van Lear at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Van Lear, KY?
The ZIP code of West Van Lear is 41268.
What is the elevation of West Van Lear?
417 feet (127 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Van Lear?
Van Lear (2.2 mi), Paintsville (2.8 mi), Auxier (3.4 mi), Prestonsburg (7.2 mi), Dwale (11.2 mi).
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