ZIP Code 41086

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Sparta · Gallatin County · Kentucky

Population
2,771

17/sq mi

Median income
$61,824

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,800

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 35.1

Land area
166.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 41086 in Sparta, Kentucky has a population of 2,771. The median household income is $61,824, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $168,800, 39% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.9 square miles in Sparta, Gallatin County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,771 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41086 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41086 sits at $61,824 (4% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $34,544. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $168,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Gallatin County, so you can benchmark 41086 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 41086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41086.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41086, Sparta, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,771

Population

166.9

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41086?

35.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,824

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$34,544

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

976

Total Housing Units

806

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$168,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 41086, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,205,000.

21

Businesses

89

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Construction 3 14.3%
Manufacturing 3 14.3%
Wholesale trade 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41086 vs 41046 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41046 Glencoe, KY 1,414 4.4 mi
41052 Jonesville, KY 107 5.6 mi
41083 Sanders, KY 1,326 6.1 mi
41095 Warsaw, KY 3,540 7.6 mi
47020 Florence, IN 1,309 9.4 mi
41098 Worthville, KY 2,037 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41086 in?
ZIP code 41086 (Sparta) is located in Gallatin County, Kentucky. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41086?
ZIP code 41086 in Sparta, KY has a population of 2,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41086?
The median household income in ZIP 41086 is $61,824, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41086?
The median home value in ZIP 41086 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41086 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41086?
ZIP code 41086 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41086 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41086?
In ZIP code 41086, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41086 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41086?
In ZIP code 41086, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41086 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sparta, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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