PlainZIP

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
$52,712
Median income
$119,400
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,219. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $119,400 (25% below the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 41189's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 41189?

46.4

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$52,712

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,219

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41189 ranks nationally

Tollesboro, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,712 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

953

Total Housing Units

889

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

More ZIP Codes in Lewis County

41179 standard
Vanceburg, KY
Pop: 7,852
41141 standard
Garrison, KY
Pop: 2,461
41166 standard
Quincy, KY
Pop: 919
41135 standard
Emerson, KY
Pop: 172

Related Areas

Lewis County Tollesboro, KY Kentucky

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.

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