ZIP Code 41135

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Source:

Emerson · Lewis County · Kentucky

Population
172

8/sq mi

Median income
$62,344

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$87,600

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.1%

Median age 50.3

Land area
21.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41135 in Emerson, Kentucky has a population of 172. The median household income is $62,344, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $87,600, 69% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.8 square miles in Emerson, Lewis County, Kentucky. The area is home to 172 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 41135 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41135 sits at $62,344 (5% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,525. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 41135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lewis County, so you can benchmark 41135 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 →

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 41135, Emerson, 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

172

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Emerson, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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