Zip code 41832: Letcher, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41832?

41832 is assigned to Letcher, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41832 in?

41832 is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41832?

About 383 people live in 41832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41832?

The median household income in 41832 is $29,063.

Q: What zip codes are near 41832?

The closest zip codes to 41832 are 41847, 41804, 41826, 41845, 41848.

Residential delivery areaLetcher CountyEastern Time

Population

383

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.5 sq mi

51 people/sq mi

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

About 41832

41832 is a small-town zip code in Letcher, Kentucky (Letcher County), covering 7.5 sq mi of land. About 383 people live here, or 51 per square mile. The median resident is 33.3 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 $29,063 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; transportation and moving goods; and sales. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 41832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 383 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%29th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy57.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%4th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1838.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%28th of 724 in KY
Government workers53.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%16th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers20.9%
98th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%49th of 719 in KY
Average commute33.2 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min124th of 624 in KY
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%301st of 719 in KY
Poverty rate14.3%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%444th of 722 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.416
33rd
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477414th of 715 in KY
Homeownership rate52.1%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%673rd of 719 in KY
Median age33.3
12th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1635th of 724 in KY
Population density51/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi395th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher12.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%443rd of 723 in KY
Residents 65 and older7.3%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%680th of 724 in KY
Population383
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824627th of 724 in KY
Median household income$29,063
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726604th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$15,528
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821680th of 722 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%662nd of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%651st of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5685th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%679th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%694th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%606th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%604th of 634 in KY
Median earnings per worker$17,331
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552683rd of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%570th of 719 in KY

Measure	41832	Letcher	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Broadband accessStrength	100%	86.6%	88.6%	91%	99th	29th of 719
Housing vacancy	57.5%	20.2%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	4th of 719
Residents under 18	38.1%	21.8%	22.6%	22%	99th	28th of 724
Government workers	53.6%	28.3%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	16th of 719
Self-employed workers	20.9%	10.5%	8.6%	10%	98th	49th of 719
Average commuteWeakness	33.2 min	28.3 min	24 min	26.4 min	87th	124th of 624
Healthcare workers	10.9%	16.1%	10.5%	9.7%	70th	301st of 719
Poverty rate	14.3%	24.4%	16.1%	12.5%	67th	444th of 722
Income inequality (Gini)	0.416	0.429	0.477	0.483	33rd	414th of 715
Homeownership rateWeakness	52.1%	74.1%	68.3%	65.2%	20th	673rd of 719
Median age	33.3	43.5	39.1	38.9	12th	635th of 724
Population density	51/sq mi	62/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	395th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.9%	12.5%	27.6%	35.7%	6th	443rd of 723
Residents 65 and older	7.3%	20.9%	17.3%	17.2%	2nd	680th of 724
Population	383	20,808	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	627th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,063	$41,793	$63,726	$80,734	1st	604th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,528	$22,681	$35,821	$44,673	1st	680th of 722
Work from home	0%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	662nd of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.2%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	651st of 719
Diversity index	0	6.8	32.5	61.4	1st	685th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	3.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	679th of 723
Veterans	0%	6.2%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	694th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	606th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	48%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	604th of 634
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,331	$34,797	$43,552	$49,666	1st	683rd of 700
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	570th 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

21%

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.3

Under 18

38.1%

65 and over

7.3%

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

88.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 117
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 76.1%
Married couples: 76.1%
Living alone: 7.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

44%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41832

$29,063

Letcher Co.

$41,793

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,528

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.416

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41832

—

Letcher Co.

$67,400

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41832

—

Letcher Co.

$669

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 275
Owner-occupied: 52.1%
Vacant: 57.5%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

48%

45–59

16%

60+

15%

Average commute

33.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

43%

Transportation and moving

21%

Sales

15%

Legal and social services

11%

Healthcare

11%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

54%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

21%

Wholesale

15%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,331

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

53.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$16,504	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

47%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.1%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Letcher
State: Kentucky
County: Letcher County
Center point: 37.1698° N, 82.9608° W
Land area: 7.5 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 41832

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41847	Redfox, KY	2.3 mi	246	—	$93,700
41804	Blackey, KY	2.4 mi	1,201	—	$56,300
41826	Jeremiah, KY	2.5 mi	668	$60,500	$64,300
41845	Premium, KY	3.8 mi	174	—	$96,500
41848	Roxana, KY	3.9 mi	28	—	—
41824	Isom, KY	4.8 mi	685	—	$53,800
41759	Sassafras, KY	5.6 mi	841	—	—
41834	Littcarr, KY	5.7 mi	208	$53,112	—
41858	Whitesburg, KY	6.3 mi	7,031	$45,933	$90,400
41773	Vicco, KY	6.5 mi	1,087	$50,089	$47,300
41836	Mallie, KY	6.9 mi	863	$63,625	$241,700
41760	Scuddy, KY	7.1 mi	351	—	$97,500

Questions about 41832

What city is zip code 41832?

41832 is assigned to Letcher, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41832 in?

41832 is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41832?

About 383 people live in 41832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41832 in?

41832 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41832?

The median household income in 41832 is $29,063.

What zip codes are near 41832?

The closest zip codes to 41832 are 41847, 41804, 41826, 41845, 41848.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.