ZIP Code 41840 Demographics

Letcher County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 41840 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,187

↓ 94.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$54,500

↑ +41.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$44,400

↓ 32.7% vs county

Median Age

33.7 yrs

↑ 21.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 41840 compares to Letcher County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 41840 $55k Letcher $38k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 41840 $44k Letcher $66k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$621

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 41840 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$44,400
Down Payment (20%)$8,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$282P&I: $225 | Tax: $44 | Ins: $13
Rent (Local Median)
$621
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $339/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 41840, sorted by distance.

41838 1.8 mi away letcher county 41849 1.9 mi away letcher county 41825 2.3 mi away letcher county 41810 2.4 mi away letcher county 41835 2.7 mi away letcher county 41812 3.8 mi away letcher county 41855 3.9 mi away letcher county 41837 5.1 mi away letcher county

About Letcher County

Letcher County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 21,490. The county's median household income is $38,466 and median home value is $66,000. ZIP code 41840 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Letcher County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.