Zip code 41815: Ermine, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41815?

41815 is assigned to Ermine, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41815 in?

41815 is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41815?

About 796 people live in 41815, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41815?

The median household income in 41815 is $24,706.

Q: What zip codes are near 41815?

The closest zip codes to 41815 are 41855, 41837, 41858, 41849, 41838.

Residential delivery areaLetcher CountyEastern Time

Population

796

Median household income

$25K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$84K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.2 sq mi

111 people/sq mi

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

About 41815

41815 is a small-town zip code in Ermine, Kentucky (Letcher County), covering 7.2 sq mi of land. About 796 people live here, or 111 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $24,706 a year, about 31% of the national median of $80,734. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $83,900, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 35% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; most commuters carpool. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; arts, media and sports; and construction and repair. 37% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 41815 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers37.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%11th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy18.5%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%204th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate24.2%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%216th of 722 in KY
Average commute28.7 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min245th of 624 in KY
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%259th of 724 in KY
Broadband access93.5%
62nd
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%133rd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate8.4%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%153rd of 723 in KY
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%407th of 724 in KY
Median age39.6
54th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1471st of 724 in KY
Government workers12.1%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%457th of 719 in KY
Population density111/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi205th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1816.5%
12th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%580th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%470th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate34.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%705th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.368
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477563rd of 715 in KY
Diversity index8.2
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5457th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers4.9%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%557th of 719 in KY
Population796
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824499th of 724 in KY
Median household income$24,706
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726618th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$17,638
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821653rd of 722 in KY
Median home value$83,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600537th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%632nd of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%657th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%601st of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$18,343
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552682nd of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%565th of 719 in KY

Measure	41815	Letcher	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Self-employed workers	37.4%	10.5%	8.6%	10%	99th	11th of 719
Housing vacancy	18.5%	20.2%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	204th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	24.2%	24.4%	16.1%	12.5%	91st	216th of 722
Average commute	28.7 min	28.3 min	24 min	26.4 min	67th	245th of 624
Veterans	6.9%	6.2%	6.5%	6.2%	65th	259th of 724
Broadband access	93.5%	86.6%	88.6%	91%	62nd	133rd of 719
Uninsured rate	8.4%	3.4%	6%	8.4%	62nd	153rd of 723
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	20.9%	17.3%	17.2%	55th	407th of 724
Median age	39.6	43.5	39.1	38.9	54th	471st of 724
Government workers	12.1%	28.3%	14.6%	14.5%	37th	457th of 719
Population density	111/sq mi	62/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	205th of 724
Residents under 18	16.5%	21.8%	22.6%	22%	12th	580th of 724
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	6.2%	4.9%	5.2%	8th	470th of 719
Homeownership rateWeakness	34.8%	74.1%	68.3%	65.2%	6th	705th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.368	0.429	0.477	0.483	6th	563rd of 715
Diversity index	8.2	6.8	32.5	61.4	3rd	457th of 724
Healthcare workers	4.9%	16.1%	10.5%	9.7%	3rd	557th of 719
Population	796	20,808	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	499th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$24,706	$41,793	$63,726	$80,734	1st	618th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,638	$22,681	$35,821	$44,673	1st	653rd of 722
Median home value	$83,900	$67,400	$205,600	$332,700	1st	537th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5%	12.5%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	632nd of 723
Work from home	0%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	657th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	601st of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$18,343	$34,797	$43,552	$49,666	1st	682nd of 700
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	565th 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

10%

5–17

18–24

25–34

38%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

39.6

Under 18

16.5%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

8.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 400
Average household size: 2
Family households: 68.5%
Married couples: 64%
Living alone: 29.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

55%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41815

$24,706

Letcher Co.

$41,793

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,638

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.368

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41815

$83,900

Letcher Co.

$67,400

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41815

—

Letcher Co.

$669

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 491
Owner-occupied: 34.8%
Vacant: 18.5%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

41%

Carpooled

59%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

85%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

37%

Arts, media and sports

22%

Construction and repair

17%

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

38%

Arts and recreation

22%

Construction

15%

Public administration

10%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$18,343

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

37.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41815	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$19,491	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$22,292	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

19%

Some college

48%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
Households with broadband: 93.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79%
No internet access: 3.3%
Without health insurance: 8.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ermine
State: Kentucky
County: Letcher County
Center point: 37.1534° N, 82.8028° 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 41815

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41855	Thornton, KY	1.9 mi	711	$59,132	$44,000
41837	Mayking, KY	3.1 mi	945	$41,652	—
41858	Whitesburg, KY	3.1 mi	7,031	$45,933	$90,400
41849	Seco, KY	4.1 mi	75	$65,221	$65,000
41838	Millstone, KY	4.3 mi	701	$42,962	—
41824	Isom, KY	4.6 mi	685	—	$53,800
41840	Neon, KY	5.5 mi	1,245	$58,428	$55,100
41845	Premium, KY	5.5 mi	174	—	$96,500
41826	Jeremiah, KY	7 mi	668	$60,500	$64,300
41810	Cromona, KY	7.5 mi	350	—	$22,500
41812	Deane, KY	7.5 mi	177	—	$83,600
41825	Jackhorn, KY	7.6 mi	306	$51,750	$53,400

Questions about 41815

What city is zip code 41815?

41815 is assigned to Ermine, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41815 in?

41815 is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41815?

About 796 people live in 41815, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41815 in?

41815 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41815?

The median household income in 41815 is $24,706.

What zip codes are near 41815?

The closest zip codes to 41815 are 41855, 41837, 41858, 41849, 41838.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41815, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.