PlainZIP

Emerson, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41135

Lewis County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

172
8/sq mi
$62,344
Median income
$87,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emerson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41135 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emerson, Lewis County, Kentucky, home to just 172 residents across 21.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41135 reports a modest median household income of $62,344 (5% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,525. Poverty here runs at 2.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $87,600 (45% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. To put 41135 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Lewis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41135, Emerson, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

172

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41135?

50.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,344

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$22,525

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41135 ranks nationally

Emerson, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,344 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

118

Total Housing Units

111

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$87,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41135 vs 41164 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41164 Olive Hill, KY 13,125 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lewis County

41179 standard
Vanceburg, KY
Pop: 7,852
41141 standard
Garrison, KY
Pop: 2,461
41189 standard
Tollesboro, KY
Pop: 2,264
41166 standard
Quincy, KY
Pop: 919

Related Areas

Lewis County Emerson, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41135 in? ▼
ZIP code 41135 (Emerson) is located in Lewis County, Kentucky. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41135? ▼
ZIP code 41135 in Emerson, KY has a population of 172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41135 is $62,344, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41135 is $87,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41135 is White at 87.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41135? ▼
In ZIP code 41135, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41135? ▼
In ZIP code 41135, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41135 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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