PlainZIP

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
$42,609
Median income
$110,100
Median home value
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $19,254. Poverty here runs at 29.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $110,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $522 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Elliott County, letting you compare 41171 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 →

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41171?

43.3

Median Age

60.1%

Male

39.9%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$42,609

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$19,254

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41171 ranks nationally

Sandy Hook, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,609 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,788

Total Housing Units

1,440

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$110,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41171 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 41171 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 41171 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
41149 Isonville, KY 733 4.1 mi
41421 Elkfork, KY 233 8.8 mi
41159 Martha, KY 583 9.4 mi
41226 Keaton, KY 168 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elliott County

41149 standard
Isonville, KY
Pop: 733

Related Areas

Elliott County Sandy Hook, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.