West Van Lear, Kentucky facts for kids
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West Van Lear, Kentucky
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 West Van Lear, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
West Van Lear, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 705.88/sq mi (272.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 21-82056 |
West Van Lear is a small community located in Johnson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own city government or mayor like a larger city.
Even without a city government, West Van Lear has its own post office. It also has its own special ZIP code, which is 41268. The community is home to a small grocery store, a volunteer fire department, and a place for people to gather called a community center.
How West Van Lear Started
The post office in West Van Lear was first opened a long time ago. It began operating on April 29, 1912. The very first person in charge of the post office was James H. Price. He was known as the postmaster.
Who Lives in West Van Lear?
"Demographics" is a word that helps us understand who lives in a certain place. It tells us about the population.
According to the 2020 United States Census, 768 people lived in West Van Lear.
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| 2020 | 768 | — | |
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