PlainZIP

Hitchins, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41146

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

412
50/sq mi
$52,653
Median income
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hitchins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41146 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hitchins, Carter County, Kentucky, home to just 412 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41146 reports a modest median household income of $52,653 (12% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,589. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.6%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Carter County, letting you compare 41146 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 41146, Hitchins, 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

412

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41146?

44.1

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
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 8.1%
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?

$52,653

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$24,589

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41146 ranks nationally

Hitchins, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,653 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

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

What does housing look like?

231

Total Housing Units

222

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 41146, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $522,000.

3

Businesses

19

Employees

$522K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 41146 vs 41132 →

ZIP 41146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41146 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 41146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41146 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41132 Denton, KY 425 4.1 mi
41143 Grayson, KY 14,535 5.6 mi
41168 Rush, KY 3,043 7.7 mi
41180 Webbville, KY 1,087 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carter County

41143 standard
Grayson, KY
Pop: 14,535
41164 standard
Olive Hill, KY
Pop: 13,125
41132 standard
Denton, KY
Pop: 425
41142 standard
Grahn, KY
Pop: 91

Related Areas

Carter County Hitchins, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41146 in? ▼
ZIP code 41146 (Hitchins) is located in Carter County, Kentucky. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41146? ▼
ZIP code 41146 in Hitchins, KY has a population of 412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41146 is $52,653, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41146 is White at 91.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41146? ▼
ZIP code 41146 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41146? ▼
In ZIP code 41146, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% 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 41146? ▼
In ZIP code 41146, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41146 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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