Elkhorn City, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41522
Pike County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,352
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,331
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkhorn City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41522 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, home to 5,352 residents across 168.8 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41522 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,331 (37% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,767. The poverty rate is 31.9%, 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 $90,600 (43% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $879; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 41522 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 41522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkhorn City, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
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 41522, Elkhorn City, 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
5,352
Population
168.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41522?
51.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
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?
$37,331
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$25,767
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41522 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Elkhorn City, 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)
$37,331 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
2,443housing units
2,443
Total Housing Units
1,935
Occupied Units
508
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$879
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 41522, employing approximately 392 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,762,000.
56
Businesses
392
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.4% |
| Information | 3 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 41522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24228
Clintwood (24228)
7,016 residents
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
5,352 residents
- 41562
Shelbiana (41562)
2,807 residents
- 41512 976
Ashcamp (41512)
976 residents
- 41548 862
Mouthcard (41548)
862 residents
- 41513 590
Belcher (41513)
590 residents
- 24607 462
Breaks (24607)
462 residents
- 41563 445
Shelby Gap (41563)
445 residents
- 41559 339
Regina (41559)
339 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41522 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24607
Breaks (24607)
$92,361 median income
- 41540
Lick Creek (41540)
$64,250 median income
- 41513
Belcher (41513)
$53,992 median income
- 24228
Clintwood (24228)
$49,116 median income
- 41563
Shelby Gap (41563)
$46,250 median income
- 41562
Shelbiana (41562)
$40,104 median income
- 41512
Ashcamp (41512)
$37,708 median income
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
$37,331 median income
- 41559 $28,279
Regina (41559)
$28,279 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41522 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41559 | Regina, KY | 339 | 4.6 mi |
| 41534 | Hellier, KY | 273 | 4.4 mi |
| 41513 | Belcher, KY | 590 | 4.5 mi |
| 41512 | Ashcamp, KY | 976 | 5.4 mi |
| 41562 | Shelbiana, KY | 2,807 | 6.8 mi |
| 41540 | Lick Creek, KY | 302 | 6.9 mi |
| 24607 | Breaks, VA | 462 | 8.0 mi |
| 24228 | Clintwood, VA | 7,016 | 10.0 mi |
| 41563 | Shelby Gap, KY | 445 | 8.7 mi |
| 41548 | Mouthcard, KY | 862 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41522, 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 (5,352 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 41522 in?
ZIP code 41522 (Elkhorn City) is located in Pike County, Kentucky. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41522?
ZIP code 41522 in Elkhorn City, KY has a population of 5,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41522?
The median household income in ZIP 41522 is $37,331, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41522?
The median home value in ZIP 41522 is $90,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41522 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41522?
ZIP code 41522 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41522 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41522?
In ZIP code 41522, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41522 is 37.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41522?
In ZIP code 41522, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41522 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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