Zip code 41146: Hitchins, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41146?

41146 is assigned to Hitchins, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41146 in?

41146 is in Carter County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41146?

About 517 people live in 41146, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41146?

The median household income in 41146 is $52,653.

Q: What zip codes are near 41146?

The closest zip codes to 41146 are 41132, 41181, 41143, 41168, 41180.

Residential delivery areaCarter CountyEastern Time

Population

517

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.2 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 41146

41146 is a small-town zip code in Hitchins, Kentucky (Carter County), covering 7.2 sq mi of land. About 517 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 44.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,653 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 41146 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters73.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%88th of 634 in KY
Healthcare workers31.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%28th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%148th of 719 in KY
Median age44.1
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1246th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%383rd of 722 in KY
Residents 65 and older18.2%
62nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%350th of 724 in KY
Average commute25.8 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min337th of 624 in KY
Uninsured rate6.6%
48th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%227th of 723 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
46th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477354th of 715 in KY
Homeownership rate66.7%
45th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%574th of 719 in KY
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%475th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy3.9%
21st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%621st of 719 in KY
Residents under 1816.6%
13th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%574th of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%429th of 719 in KY
Median household income$52,653
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726391st of 641 in KY
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi299th of 724 in KY
Diversity index14.9
8th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5299th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$24,589
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821489th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$28,720
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552623rd of 700 in KY
Population517
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824586th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher3.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%656th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%568th of 719 in KY
Broadband access41%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%714th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%463rd of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%396th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%668th of 719 in KY

Measure	41146	Carter	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	73.9%	48.7%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	88th of 634
Healthcare workers	31.6%	10.5%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	28th of 719
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	5.3%	4.9%	5.2%	84th	148th of 719
Median age	44.1	41.4	39.1	38.9	82nd	246th of 724
Poverty rate	16.6%	19.2%	16.1%	12.5%	75th	383rd of 722
Residents 65 and older	18.2%	19.9%	17.3%	17.2%	62nd	350th of 724
Average commute	25.8 min	30.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	48th	337th of 624
Uninsured rate	6.6%	7.1%	6%	8.4%	48th	227th of 723
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.456	0.477	0.483	46th	354th of 715
Homeownership rate	66.7%	80%	68.3%	65.2%	45th	574th of 719
Veterans	4.6%	7.4%	6.5%	6.2%	33rd	475th of 724
Housing vacancy	3.9%	12.4%	10.3%	10.1%	21st	621st of 719
Residents under 18	16.6%	22.6%	22.6%	22%	13th	574th of 724
Self-employed workers	6.4%	7%	8.6%	10%	13th	429th of 719
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,653	$51,235	$63,726	$80,734	11th	391st of 641
Population density	72/sq mi	64/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	299th of 724
Diversity index	14.9	9.3	32.5	61.4	8th	299th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,589	$27,994	$35,821	$44,673	7th	489th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,720	$37,165	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	623rd of 700
Population	517	26,341	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	586th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.1%	15.9%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	656th of 723
Work from home	0%	3.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	568th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	41%	81.3%	88.6%	91%	1st	714th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	463rd of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	396th of 719
Government workers	0%	22.8%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	668th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

30%

35–44

18%

45–54

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.1

Under 18

16.6%

65 and over

18.2%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

14.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 222
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 82%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 12.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41146

$52,653

Carter Co.

$51,235

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,589

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41146

—

Carter Co.

$132,800

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41146

—

Carter Co.

$740

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 231
Owner-occupied: 66.7%
Vacant: 3.9%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 73.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 73.9%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

31%

20–29

51%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

36%

Healthcare

32%

Office and admin

22%

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Other services

37%

Health care and social assistance

32%

Construction

29%

Manufacturing

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$28,720

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41146	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

43%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 41%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 23.9%
No internet access: 21.2%
Without health insurance: 6.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hitchins
State: Kentucky
County: Carter County
Center point: 38.2792° N, 82.8960° W
Land area: 7.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41146

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41132	Denton, KY	4.2 mi	469	$34,471	—
41181	Willard, KY	5 mi	45	—	—
41143	Grayson, KY	5.8 mi	13,242	$49,257	$150,600
41168	Rush, KY	8.1 mi	3,673	$84,338	$150,500
41180	Webbville, KY	8.9 mi	642	$41,538	$110,900
41142	Grahn, KY	9.6 mi	89	—	—
41121	Argillite, KY	12 mi	1,382	$51,314	$134,100
41105	Ashland, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
41114	Ashland, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
41129	Catlettsburg, KY	13 mi	9,010	$60,885	$151,500
41102	Ashland, KY	14 mi	20,621	$67,879	$153,800
41164	Olive Hill, KY	14 mi	12,574	$53,579	$120,100

Questions about 41146

What city is zip code 41146?

41146 is assigned to Hitchins, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41146 in?

41146 is in Carter County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41146?

About 517 people live in 41146, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41146 in?

41146 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41146?

The median household income in 41146 is $52,653.

What zip codes are near 41146?

The closest zip codes to 41146 are 41132, 41181, 41143, 41168, 41180.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41146, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.