West Van Lear is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. Even though it is unincorporated, it has a post office and its own ZIP code (41268).[2] It has a small grocery store, a volunteer fire department, and a community center.
West Van Lear, Kentucky | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() West Van Lear ![]() ![]() West Van Lear | |
Coordinates: 37°47′10″N 82°46′50″W | |
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 (2020) | |
• 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's post office was established on April 29, 1912, with James H. Price as postmaster.[3]
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 768 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
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County seat: Paintsville | ||
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