Zip code 41421: Elkfork, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41421?

41421 is assigned to Elkfork, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41421 in?

41421 is in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41421?

About 366 people live in 41421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41421?

The median household income in 41421 is $26,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 41421?

The closest zip codes to 41421 are 41171, 41472, 41413, 41477, 41451.

Residential delivery areaMorgan CountyEastern Time

Population

366

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$27K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 41421

41421 is a rural zip code in Elkfork, Kentucky (Morgan County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 366 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $26,500 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and cleaning and personal care. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 41421 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 366 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate95.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%66th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers22.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%43rd of 719 in KY
Poverty rate33.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%105th of 722 in KY
Uninsured rate18%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%29th of 723 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.505
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47782nd of 715 in KY
Median age41.4
68th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1378th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher34.9%
56th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%69th of 723 in KY
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%391st of 719 in KY
Average commute25.2 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min367th of 624 in KY
Broadband access90.6%
38th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%215th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1817.2%
15th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%555th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$22,810
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821538th of 722 in KY
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi644th of 724 in KY
Population366
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824633rd of 724 in KY
Median household income$26,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726613th of 641 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%681st of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%679th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5700th of 724 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%706th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%646th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%706th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older4.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%701st of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$22,457
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552666th of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%626th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%693rd of 719 in KY

Measure	41421	Morgan	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Homeownership rateStrength	95.3%	78.9%	68.3%	65.2%	99th	66th of 719
Self-employed workers	22.1%	12.4%	8.6%	10%	99th	43rd of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	33.6%	17.1%	16.1%	12.5%	97th	105th of 722
Uninsured rateWeakness	18%	8%	6%	8.4%	93rd	29th of 723
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.505	0.494	0.477	0.483	90th	82nd of 715
Median age	41.4	41.9	39.1	38.9	68th	378th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.9%	18.7%	27.6%	35.7%	56th	69th of 723
Government workers	13.4%	25.6%	14.6%	14.5%	48th	391st of 719
Average commute	25.2 min	27.3 min	24 min	26.4 min	44th	367th of 624
Broadband access	90.6%	85.4%	88.6%	91%	38th	215th of 719
Residents under 18	17.2%	20.1%	22.6%	22%	15th	555th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,810	$25,674	$35,821	$44,673	5th	538th of 722
Population density	22/sq mi	37/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	644th of 724
Population	366	14,053	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	633rd of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,500	$47,913	$63,726	$80,734	1st	613th of 641
Work from home	0%	6.4%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	681st of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.1%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	679th of 719
Diversity index	0	20.1	32.5	61.4	1st	700th of 724
Veterans	0%	5.5%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	706th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	646th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	14.1%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	706th of 719
Residents 65 and older	4.4%	17.7%	17.3%	17.2%	1st	701st of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,457	$39,386	$43,552	$49,666	1st	666th of 700
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	626th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	10.6%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	693rd 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

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

20%

35–44

31%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

41.4

Under 18

17.2%

65 and over

4.4%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 170
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.4%
Married couples: 53.5%
Living alone: 37.6%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

41421

$26,500

Morgan Co.

$47,913

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,810

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.505

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41421

—

Morgan Co.

$118,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41421

—

Morgan Co.

$663

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

44%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

48%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 170
Owner-occupied: 95.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

28%

45–59

18%

60+

Average commute

25.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

32%

Education

17%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Legal and social services

13%

Production

13%

Sales

11%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

30%

Finance, insurance and real estate

19%

Manufacturing

18%

Professional and technical services

13%

Retail

11%

Admin, support and management

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$22,457

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41421	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,125	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

16%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

35%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 90.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.6%
No internet access: 9.4%
Without health insurance: 18%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elkfork
State: Kentucky
County: Morgan County
Center point: 37.9920° N, 83.1947° W
Land area: 17 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 41421

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41171	Sandy Hook, KY	3.8 mi	4,611	$42,609	$110,100
41472	West Liberty, KY	4.4 mi	10,792	$47,412	$128,000
41413	Crockett, KY · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
41477	Wrigley, KY · PO box	5.8 mi	—	—	—
41451	Malone, KY · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
41149	Isonville, KY	9.8 mi	473	$40,313	$169,400
41159	Martha, KY	12 mi	514	$45,096	—
41160	Mazie, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
41226	Keaton, KY	13 mi	398	$26,250	—
40317	Elliottville, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
41352	Mize, KY	14 mi	606	$56,250	$115,800
41408	Cannel City, KY	14 mi	454	—	$72,300

Questions about 41421

What city is zip code 41421?

41421 is assigned to Elkfork, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41421 in?

41421 is in Morgan County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41421?

About 366 people live in 41421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41421 in?

41421 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41421?

The median household income in 41421 is $26,500.

What zip codes are near 41421?

The closest zip codes to 41421 are 41171, 41472, 41413, 41477, 41451.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41421, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.