Zip code 41859: Dema, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41859?

41859 is assigned to Dema, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41859 in?

41859 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41859?

About 240 people live in 41859, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41859?

The median household income in 41859 is $46,406.

Q: What zip codes are near 41859?

The closest zip codes to 41859 are 41636, 41861, 41862, 41612, 41606.

Residential delivery areaKnott CountyEastern Time

Population

240

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$56K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.1 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

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

About 41859

41859 is a rural zip code in Dema, Kentucky (Knott County), covering 7.1 sq mi of land. About 240 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 53.9 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 $46,406 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $55,600, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and engineering and science.

How 41859 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 240 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Government workers76.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%8th of 719 in KY
Median age53.9
97th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.163rd of 724 in KY
Poverty rate33.3%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%106th of 722 in KY
Residents 65 and older30.4%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%61st of 724 in KY
Veterans11%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%65th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate83.8%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%248th of 719 in KY
Broadband access88.3%
25th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%302nd of 719 in KY
Residents under 1816.7%
13th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%572nd of 724 in KY
Median household income$46,406
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726463rd of 641 in KY
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi529th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$22,691
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821540th of 722 in KY
Healthcare workers5.3%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%545th of 719 in KY
Population240
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824668th of 724 in KY
Median home value$55,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600604th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%697th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%635th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%623rd of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5663rd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%654th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%561st of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%691st of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%594th of 634 in KY
Median earnings per worker$21,944
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552671st of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%528th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%657th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.283
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477673rd of 715 in KY

Measure	41859	Knott	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Government workers	76.3%	23.2%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	8th of 719
Median age	53.9	44.6	39.1	38.9	97th	63rd of 724
Poverty rateWeakness	33.3%	23.3%	16.1%	12.5%	97th	106th of 722
Residents 65 and older	30.4%	20.7%	17.3%	17.2%	97th	61st of 724
Veterans	11%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	93rd	65th of 724
Homeownership rateStrength	83.8%	72.7%	68.3%	65.2%	87th	248th of 719
Broadband access	88.3%	84.1%	88.6%	91%	25th	302nd of 719
Residents under 18	16.7%	19.8%	22.6%	22%	13th	572nd of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,406	$41,761	$63,726	$80,734	6th	463rd of 641
Population density	34/sq mi	39/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	529th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,691	$23,721	$35,821	$44,673	5th	540th of 722
Healthcare workers	5.3%	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%	5th	545th of 719
Population	240	13,830	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	668th of 724
Median home value	$55,600	$77,000	$205,600	$332,700	1st	604th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	19.5%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	697th of 723
Work from home	0%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	635th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.3%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	623rd of 719
Diversity index	0	6.4	32.5	61.4	1st	663rd of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	654th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	561st of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	17.4%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	691st of 719
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.3%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	594th of 634
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,944	$41,520	$43,552	$49,666	1st	671st of 700
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	528th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	5.1%	8.6%	10%	1st	657th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.283	0.450	0.477	0.483	1st	673rd of 715

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

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

19%

55–64

22%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.9

Under 18

16.7%

65 and over

30.4%

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

84.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 111
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 63.1%
Married couples: 54.1%
Living alone: 36.9%
Veterans (of adults): 11%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

$75–100k

32%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41859

$46,406

Knott Co.

$41,761

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,691

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.283

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41859

$55,600

Knott Co.

$77,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41859

—

Knott Co.

$756

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 111
Owner-occupied: 83.8%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

24%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

17%

20–29

30–44

24%

45–59

45%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

17.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

58%

Transportation and moving

32%

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

42%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

34%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$21,944

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

76.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41859	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,500	$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

26%

High school

39%

Some college

20%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 88.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.4%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dema
State: Kentucky
County: Knott County
Center point: 37.3879° N, 82.7720° W
Land area: 7.1 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 41859

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41636	Hi Hat, KY	2.4 mi	646	$67,663	$71,800
41861	Raven, KY	2.5 mi	169	$28,906	$45,900
41862	Topmost, KY	3.1 mi	1,036	$68,969	$88,100
41612	Bypro, KY	3.6 mi	71	—	—
41606	Bevinsville, KY	4 mi	128	$28,068	$40,700
41647	Mc Dowell, KY	4 mi	945	$36,234	$74,500
41666	Wayland, KY	4.1 mi	654	$61,302	$106,300
41669	Wheelwright, KY	4.9 mi	1,036	$36,042	$58,100
41643	Lackey, KY	5.1 mi	134	$24,732	under $10,000
41651	Minnie, KY	5.5 mi	499	$9,242	—
41604	Beaver, KY	6.2 mi	428	—	$64,200
41650	Melvin, KY	6.2 mi	590	$25,921	$90,600

Questions about 41859

What city is zip code 41859?

41859 is assigned to Dema, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41859 in?

41859 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41859?

About 240 people live in 41859, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41859 in?

41859 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41859?

The median household income in 41859 is $46,406.

What zip codes are near 41859?

The closest zip codes to 41859 are 41636, 41861, 41862, 41612, 41606.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41859, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.