Zip code 41822: Hindman, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41822?

41822 is assigned to Hindman, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41822 in?

41822 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41822?

About 2,106 people live in 41822, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41822?

The median household income in 41822 is $24,638.

Q: What zip codes are near 41822?

The closest zip codes to 41822 are 41725, 41773, 41740, 41834, 41831.

Residential delivery areaKnott CountyEastern Time

Population

2,106

Median household income

$25K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$72K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$520/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

110 people/sq mi

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

About 41822

41822 is a small-town zip code in Hindman, Kentucky (Knott County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 2,106 people live here, or 110 per square mile. The median resident is 33.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $24,638 a year, about 31% of the national median of $80,734. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $71,500, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $520 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education, healthcare and sales.

How 41822 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters68.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%97th of 634 in KY
Poverty rate30.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%138th of 722 in KY
Residents 65 and older24.3%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%108th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.505
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47780th of 715 in KY
Healthcare workers12.9%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%201st of 719 in KY
Government workers21%
87th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%178th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1826.5%
84th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%162nd of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%230th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy6.9%
52nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%540th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate64.7%
41st
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%596th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$40,074
21st
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552383rd of 700 in KY
Median age33.8
15th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1629th of 724 in KY
Population density110/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi206th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate2.9%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%503rd of 723 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%352nd of 723 in KY
Average commute18 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min591st of 624 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%278th of 724 in KY
Broadband access79.1%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%570th of 719 in KY
Population2,106
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824325th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$20,429
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821603rd of 722 in KY
Median household income$24,638
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726619th of 641 in KY
Median home value$71,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600570th of 642 in KY
Median gross rent$520
1st
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967452nd of 467 in KY
Work from home0.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%543rd of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%616th of 719 in KY
Diversity index4.2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5555th of 724 in KY
Veterans0.7%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%640th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%522nd of 719 in KY

Measure	41822	Knott	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.8%	49.3%	45.4%	51.1%	97th	97th of 634
Poverty rateWeakness	30.2%	23.3%	16.1%	12.5%	96th	138th of 722
Residents 65 and older	24.3%	20.7%	17.3%	17.2%	90th	108th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.505	0.450	0.477	0.483	90th	80th of 715
Healthcare workers	12.9%	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%	88th	201st of 719
Government workers	21%	23.2%	14.6%	14.5%	87th	178th of 719
Residents under 18	26.5%	19.8%	22.6%	22%	84th	162nd of 724
Self-employed workers	10.3%	5.1%	8.6%	10%	62nd	230th of 719
Housing vacancy	6.9%	17.4%	10.3%	10.1%	52nd	540th of 719
Homeownership rate	64.7%	72.7%	68.3%	65.2%	41st	596th of 719
Median earnings per worker	$40,074	$41,520	$43,552	$49,666	21st	383rd of 700
Median age	33.8	44.6	39.1	38.9	15th	629th of 724
Population density	110/sq mi	39/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	206th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	2.9%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	12th	503rd of 723
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.2%	19.5%	27.6%	35.7%	10th	352nd of 723
Average commuteStrength	18 min	27.1 min	24 min	26.4 min	6th	591st of 624
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	6th	278th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	79.1%	84.1%	88.6%	91%	4th	570th of 719
Population	2,106	13,830	4,534,824	334,922,499	3rd	325th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,429	$23,721	$35,821	$44,673	3rd	603rd of 722
Median household incomeWeakness	$24,638	$41,761	$63,726	$80,734	1st	619th of 641
Median home value	$71,500	$77,000	$205,600	$332,700	1st	570th of 642
Median gross rent	$520	$756	$967	$1,413	1st	452nd of 467
Work from home	0.6%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	543rd of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.3%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	616th of 719
Diversity index	4.2	6.4	32.5	61.4	1st	555th of 724
Veterans	0.7%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	640th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	522nd 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

10%

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

33.8

Under 18

26.5%

65 and over

24.3%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

4.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 843
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 54.1%
Married couples: 44.7%
Living alone: 40.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0.7%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

51%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41822

$24,638

Knott Co.

$41,761

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,429

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.505

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41822

$71,500

Knott Co.

$77,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41822

$520

Knott Co.

$756

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 905
Owner-occupied: 64.7%
Vacant: 6.9%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.5%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.6%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

21%

20–29

10%

30–44

40%

45–59

0.6%

60+

Average commute

18 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

17%

Healthcare

13%

Sales

13%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Police and fire

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

0.6%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

27%

Retail

22%

Education

15%

Other services

11%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Information

0.7%

Manufacturing

0.6%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$40,074

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41822	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,958	$74,888
Service	$39,156	$26,804
Sales and office	$75,542	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$16,315	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

27%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 8%
Households with broadband: 79.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.5%
No internet access: 19.8%
Without health insurance: 2.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hindman
State: Kentucky
County: Knott County
Center point: 37.3191° N, 82.9827° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hindman16% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 41822

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41725	Carrie, KY	2.8 mi	307	$65,439	—
41773	Vicco, KY	4 mi	1,087	$50,089	$47,300
41740	Emmalena, KY	4.4 mi	824	—	$102,500
41834	Littcarr, KY	4.9 mi	208	$53,112	—
41831	Leburn, KY	5 mi	888	$53,068	$148,500
41743	Fisty, KY · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
41836	Mallie, KY	6.1 mi	863	$63,625	$241,700
41844	Pippa Passes, KY	6.1 mi	1,261	$31,690	$73,900
41772	Vest, KY	6.3 mi	218	—	$34,000
41817	Garner, KY	6.4 mi	377	$52,417	$49,200
41759	Sassafras, KY	6.5 mi	841	—	—
41843	Pine Top, KY	7.5 mi	172	$94,375	—

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Questions about 41822

What city is zip code 41822?

41822 is assigned to Hindman, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41822 in?

41822 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41822?

About 2,106 people live in 41822, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41822 in?

41822 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41822?

The median household income in 41822 is $24,638.

What zip codes are near 41822?

The closest zip codes to 41822 are 41725, 41773, 41740, 41834, 41831.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41822, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.