Sandy Hook, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41171
Elliott County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,042
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,609
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy Hook pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41171 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41171 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky, home to 5,042 residents across 323.2 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41171 reports a modest median household income of $42,609 (29% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,254. The poverty rate is 29.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,100 (31% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $522; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Elliott County, so 41171 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 41171
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandy Hook, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41171.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41171, Sandy Hook, 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
5,042
Population
323.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41171?
43.3
Median Age
60.1%
Male
39.9%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$42,609
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$19,254
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41171 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Sandy Hook, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,609 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,788housing units
1,788
Total Housing Units
1,440
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$522
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 41171, employing approximately 299 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,901,000.
36
Businesses
299
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 30.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.3% |
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 41171 vs 41149 →
ZIP 41171 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41171
Sandy Hook (41171)
5,042 residents
- 41149 733
Isonville (41149)
733 residents
- 41159 583
Martha (41159)
583 residents
- 41421 233
Elkfork (41421)
233 residents
- 41226 168
Keaton (41226)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41171 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41171 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41159
Martha (41159)
$45,096 median income
- 41171
Sandy Hook (41171)
$42,609 median income
- 41149
Isonville (41149)
$40,313 median income
- 41421
Elkfork (41421)
$26,500 median income
- 41226
Keaton (41226)
$26,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41171 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41171, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,042 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41171 in?
ZIP code 41171 (Sandy Hook) is located in Elliott County, Kentucky. Elliott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elliott-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41171?
ZIP code 41171 in Sandy Hook, KY has a population of 5,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41171?
The median household income in ZIP 41171 is $42,609, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41171?
The median home value in ZIP 41171 is $110,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41171?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41171 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41171?
ZIP code 41171 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41171?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41171 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (7), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41171?
In ZIP code 41171, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 41171?
In ZIP code 41171, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41171?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41171 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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