Zip code 41828: Kite, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41828?

41828 is assigned to Kite, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41828 in?

41828 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41828?

About 624 people live in 41828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 41828?

The closest zip codes to 41828 are 41812, 41843, 41862, 41606, 41844.

Residential delivery areaKnott CountyEastern Time

Population

624

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

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

About 41828

41828 is a rural zip code in Kite, Kentucky (Knott County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 624 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 53.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

40.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and management.

How 41828 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate40.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%63rd of 722 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%35th of 634 in KY
Median age53.5
97th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.167th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate12.2%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%62nd of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate86.7%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%197th of 719 in KY
Government workers22.2%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%146th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate13.1%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%68th of 723 in KY
Residents 65 and older21.3%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%199th of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers12.5%
80th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%151st of 719 in KY
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%270th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%514th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.442
57th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477296th of 715 in KY
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min376th of 624 in KY
Broadband access91%
41st
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%200th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents5.4%
31st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%74th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$39,057
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552410th of 700 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%311th of 723 in KY
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi569th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1810.4%
3rd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%662nd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$19,086
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821634th of 722 in KY
Population624
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824548th of 724 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%633rd of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5660th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%523rd of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%663rd of 719 in KY

Measure	41828	Knott	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	40.9%	23.3%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	63rd of 722
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	49.3%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	35th of 634
Median age	53.5	44.6	39.1	38.9	97th	67th of 724
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.2%	9.3%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	62nd of 719
Homeownership rateStrength	86.7%	72.7%	68.3%	65.2%	92nd	197th of 719
Government workers	22.2%	23.2%	14.6%	14.5%	90th	146th of 719
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.1%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	84th	68th of 723
Residents 65 and older	21.3%	20.7%	17.3%	17.2%	80th	199th of 724
Self-employed workers	12.5%	5.1%	8.6%	10%	80th	151st of 719
Veterans	6.8%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	63rd	270th of 724
Housing vacancy	7.6%	17.4%	10.3%	10.1%	57th	514th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.442	0.450	0.477	0.483	57th	296th of 715
Average commute	25 min	27.1 min	24 min	26.4 min	43rd	376th of 624
Broadband access	91%	84.1%	88.6%	91%	41st	200th of 719
Foreign-born residents	5.4%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	31st	74th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,057	$41,520	$43,552	$49,666	19th	410th of 700
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.6%	19.5%	27.6%	35.7%	13th	311th of 723
Population density	30/sq mi	39/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	569th of 724
Residents under 18	10.4%	19.8%	22.6%	22%	3rd	662nd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,086	$23,721	$35,821	$44,673	2nd	634th of 722
Population	624	13,830	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	548th of 724
Work from home	0%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	633rd of 719
Diversity index	0	6.4	32.5	61.4	1st	660th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	523rd of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	663rd 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

21%

35–44

10%

45–54

25%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.5

Under 18

10.4%

65 and over

21.3%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 279
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 68.8%
Married couples: 34.8%
Living alone: 19%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

50%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41828

—

Knott Co.

$41,761

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,086

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.442

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41828

—

Knott Co.

$77,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41828

—

Knott Co.

$756

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 302
Owner-occupied: 86.7%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

15%

20–29

35%

30–44

24%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

28%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

25%

Sales

17%

Management

13%

Farming, fishing and forestry

13%

Education

10%

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Food service

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

23%

Agriculture and mining

21%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

Retail

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,057

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41828	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,250	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,561	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

38%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
Households with broadband: 91%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.4%
No internet access: 9%
Without health insurance: 13.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kite
State: Kentucky
County: Knott County
Center point: 37.2882° N, 82.7879° W
Land area: 21 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 41828

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41812	Deane, KY	3.6 mi	177	—	$83,600
41843	Pine Top, KY	3.9 mi	172	$94,375	—
41862	Topmost, KY	3.9 mi	1,036	$68,969	$88,100
41606	Bevinsville, KY	4.5 mi	128	$28,068	$40,700
41844	Pippa Passes, KY	5 mi	1,261	$31,690	$73,900
41669	Wheelwright, KY	5.1 mi	1,036	$36,042	$58,100
41667	Weeksbury, KY	5.5 mi	428	$40,197	$44,400
41612	Bypro, KY	5.8 mi	71	—	—
41825	Jackhorn, KY	6 mi	306	$51,750	$53,400
41838	Millstone, KY	6.1 mi	701	$42,962	—
41836	Mallie, KY	6.6 mi	863	$63,625	$241,700
41859	Dema, KY	6.9 mi	240	$46,406	$55,600

Questions about 41828

What city is zip code 41828?

41828 is assigned to Kite, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41828 in?

41828 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41828?

About 624 people live in 41828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41828 in?

41828 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 41828?

The closest zip codes to 41828 are 41812, 41843, 41862, 41606, 41844.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41828, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.