Tollesboro, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41189
Lewis County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,264
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,712
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tollesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41189 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41189 covers 157.2 square miles in Tollesboro, Lewis County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,264 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41189 reports a modest median household income of $52,712 (12% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,219. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,400 (25% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $906; owner occupancy is 84.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kentucky and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 41189.
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 41189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tollesboro, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41189.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 41189, Tollesboro, 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
2,264
Population
157.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41189?
46.4
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$52,712
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,219
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41189 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Tollesboro, 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)
$52,712 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
953housing units
953
Total Housing Units
889
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 41189, employing approximately 183 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,083,000.
30
Businesses
183
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 36.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41189, 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 (2,264 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 41189 in?
ZIP code 41189 (Tollesboro) 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 41189?
ZIP code 41189 in Tollesboro, KY has a population of 2,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41189?
The median household income in ZIP 41189 is $52,712, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41189?
The median home value in ZIP 41189 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41189?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41189 is White at 93.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41189?
ZIP code 41189 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41189?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41189 are: Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41189?
In ZIP code 41189, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 41189?
In ZIP code 41189, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41189?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41189 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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