ZIP Code 41262

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Tomahawk · Martin County · Kentucky

Population
1,474

26/sq mi

Median income
$44,107

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 41.1

Land area
57.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41262 in Tomahawk, Kentucky has a population of 1,474. The median household income is $44,107, which is 42% below the national average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41262 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.6 square miles in Tomahawk, Martin County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,474 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41262 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41262 sits at $44,107 (26% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $19,520. The poverty rate stands at 45.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41262 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 41262 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41262, Tomahawk, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,474

Population

57.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41262?

41.1

Median Age

39.1%

Male

60.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$44,107

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$19,520

Per Capita Income

45.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

562

Total Housing Units

394

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 41262, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,736,000.

5

Businesses

74

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 60.0%

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 41262 vs 41214 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41214 Debord, KY 750 4.1 mi
41224 Inez, KY 6,414 4.4 mi
41204 Boons Camp, KY 560 5.4 mi
41254 River, KY 571 6.6 mi
41264 Ulysses, KY 389 6.5 mi
41271 Williamsport, KY 237 7.2 mi
41260 Thelma, KY 885 8.7 mi
41232 Lowmansville, KY 782 8.5 mi
41234 Meally, KY 601 8.9 mi
41265 Van Lear, KY 1,857 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41262 in?
ZIP code 41262 (Tomahawk) is located in Martin County, Kentucky. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41262?
ZIP code 41262 in Tomahawk, KY has a population of 1,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41262?
The median household income in ZIP 41262 is $44,107, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41262 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41262?
ZIP code 41262 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41262?
In ZIP code 41262, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 41262?
In ZIP code 41262, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41262 is 45.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tomahawk, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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