Zip code 41562: Shelbiana, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41562?

41562 is assigned to Shelbiana, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41562 in?

41562 is in Pike County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41562?

About 1,541 people live in 41562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41562?

The median household income in 41562 is $40,104.

Q: What zip codes are near 41562?

The closest zip codes to 41562 are 41526, 41559, 41561, 41560, 41502.

Residential delivery areaPike CountyEastern Time

Population

1,541

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,267/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

92 people/sq mi

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

About 41562

41562 is a small-town zip code in Shelbiana, Kentucky (Pike County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 1,541 people live here, or 92 per square mile. The median resident is 52.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,104 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $96,700, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,267 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in legal and social services; production and manufacturing; and food service.

How 41562 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters83.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%71st of 634 in KY
Median age52.2
97th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.182nd of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy18.4%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%207th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate22.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%244th of 722 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.483
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477135th of 715 in KY
Work from home20.4%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%38th of 719 in KY
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%218th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older19.2%
69th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%301st of 724 in KY
Tech workers3.4%
60th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%86th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate72.2%
59th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%488th of 719 in KY
Broadband access93%
58th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%149th of 719 in KY
Median gross rent$1,267
41st
U.S. $1,413 · KY $96733rd of 467 in KY
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min407th of 624 in KY
Government workers11.4%
30th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%486th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$40,521
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552362nd of 700 in KY
Population density92/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi236th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%587th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$23,267
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821525th of 722 in KY
Median household income$40,104
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726530th of 641 in KY
Population1,541
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824380th of 724 in KY
Median home value$96,700
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600487th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher9.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%539th of 723 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%711th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5615th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%717th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%702nd of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%597th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers1.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%579th of 719 in KY

Measure	41562	Pike	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	83.5%	47.6%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	71st of 634
Median age	52.2	43.3	39.1	38.9	97th	82nd of 724
Housing vacancy	18.4%	16.4%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	207th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	22.6%	24.4%	16.1%	12.5%	89th	244th of 722
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.483	0.500	0.477	0.483	82nd	135th of 715
Work from home	20.4%	5.8%	10.2%	15.1%	79th	38th of 719
Veterans	7.3%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	70th	218th of 724
Residents 65 and older	19.2%	20.1%	17.3%	17.2%	69th	301st of 724
Tech workers	3.4%	1.2%	2.2%	3.8%	60th	86th of 719
Homeownership rate	72.2%	75.3%	68.3%	65.2%	59th	488th of 719
Broadband access	93%	83.2%	88.6%	91%	58th	149th of 719
Median gross rent	$1,267	$858	$967	$1,413	41st	33rd of 467
Average commute	24.4 min	25.3 min	24 min	26.4 min	39th	407th of 624
Government workers	11.4%	20.2%	14.6%	14.5%	30th	486th of 719
Median earnings per worker	$40,521	$41,910	$43,552	$49,666	23rd	362nd of 700
Population density	92/sq mi	72/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	236th of 724
Residents under 18	16.2%	20.3%	22.6%	22%	11th	587th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,267	$27,048	$35,821	$44,673	6th	525th of 722
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,104	$44,312	$63,726	$80,734	3rd	530th of 641
Population	1,541	56,727	4,534,824	334,922,499	2nd	380th of 724
Median home value	$96,700	$112,000	$205,600	$332,700	2nd	487th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.4%	17.8%	27.6%	35.7%	2nd	539th of 723
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.2%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	711th of 719
Diversity index	0.4	11.7	32.5	61.4	1st	615th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.1%	6%	8.4%	1st	717th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	702nd of 724
Healthcare workers	2.9%	14.9%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	597th of 719
Self-employed workers	1.9%	5.7%	8.6%	10%	1st	579th 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

16%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

20%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

52.2

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

19.2%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

0.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 738
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 59.9%
Married couples: 45.3%
Living alone: 37.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

45%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41562

$40,104

Pike Co.

$44,312

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,267

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.483

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41562

$96,700

Pike Co.

$112,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41562

$1,267

Pike Co.

$858

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 904
Owner-occupied: 72.2%
Vacant: 18.4%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 83.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 53.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

27%

20–29

14%

30–44

25%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

35.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Legal and social services

14%

Production

13%

Food service

13%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Education

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$40,521

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41562	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,048	$74,888
Service	$12,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,741	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,966	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

61%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 93%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.7%
No internet access: 4.2%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Shelbiana
State: Kentucky
County: Pike County
Center point: 37.4016° N, 82.4738° 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 41562

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41526	Fords Branch, KY	3.1 mi	0	—	—
41559	Regina, KY	4.8 mi	234	$28,279	$187,200
41561	Rockhouse, KY · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
41560	Robinson Creek, KY	5.8 mi	368	$80,833	$210,400
41502	Pikeville, KY · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
41542	Lookout, KY · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
41522	Elkhorn City, KY	6.8 mi	4,341	$37,331	$90,600
41557	Raccoon, KY	6.8 mi	2,117	$57,031	$153,400
41540	Lick Creek, KY	7.2 mi	494	$64,250	—
41501	Pikeville, KY	7.7 mi	23,754	$47,349	$157,800
41554	Phyllis, KY	7.8 mi	1,156	$29,353	$80,500
41513	Belcher, KY	7.9 mi	204	$53,992	$96,400

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Questions about 41562

What city is zip code 41562?

41562 is assigned to Shelbiana, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41562 in?

41562 is in Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41562?

About 1,541 people live in 41562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41562 in?

41562 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41562?

The median household income in 41562 is $40,104.

What zip codes are near 41562?

The closest zip codes to 41562 are 41526, 41559, 41561, 41560, 41502.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41562, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.