Jenkins, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41537
Letcher County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,373
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,673
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jenkins 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
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41537 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, home to 5,373 residents across 144.4 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41537 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,673 (40% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,267. The poverty rate is 24.8%, 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 $76,200 (52% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $467; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Letcher County, so 41537 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 41537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jenkins, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41537.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 41537, Jenkins, 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
5,373
Population
144.4
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41537?
48.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.5%
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?
$35,673
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$23,267
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41537 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Jenkins, 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)
$35,673 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,637
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,200
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$467
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 41537, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,932,000.
46
Businesses
271
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.5% |
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 41537 vs 41517 →
ZIP 41537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24279
Pound (24279)
5,541 residents
- 41537
Jenkins (41537)
5,373 residents
- 41572
Virgie (41572)
3,754 residents
- 41840 1,111
Neon (41840)
1,111 residents
- 41835 790
Mc Roberts (41835)
790 residents
- 41825 548
Jackhorn (41825)
548 residents
- 41810 502
Cromona (41810)
502 residents
- 41563 445
Shelby Gap (41563)
445 residents
- 41812 230
Deane (41812)
230 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41537 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41537 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41840
Neon (41840)
$58,428 median income
- 41825
Jackhorn (41825)
$51,750 median income
- 41563
Shelby Gap (41563)
$46,250 median income
- 24279
Pound (24279)
$43,602 median income
- 41572
Virgie (41572)
$40,028 median income
- 41537
Jenkins (41537)
$35,673 median income
- 41835
Mc Roberts (41835)
$24,286 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41537 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41517 | Burdine, KY | 109 | 2.9 mi |
| 41835 | Mc Roberts, KY | 790 | 3.4 mi |
| 41563 | Shelby Gap, KY | 445 | 4.3 mi |
| 41825 | Jackhorn, KY | 548 | 5.3 mi |
| 41538 | Jonancy, KY | 97 | 5.8 mi |
| 41810 | Cromona, KY | 502 | 4.6 mi |
| 41572 | Virgie, KY | 3,754 | 6.1 mi |
| 24279 | Pound, VA | 5,541 | 8.7 mi |
| 41840 | Neon, KY | 1,111 | 6.1 mi |
| 41812 | Deane, KY | 230 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41537, 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 (5,373 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 41537 in?
ZIP code 41537 (Jenkins) is located in Letcher County, Kentucky. Letcher County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/letcher-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41537?
ZIP code 41537 in Jenkins, KY has a population of 5,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41537?
The median household income in ZIP 41537 is $35,673, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41537?
The median home value in ZIP 41537 is $76,200, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41537 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41537?
ZIP code 41537 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41537 are: Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41537?
In ZIP code 41537, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 41537?
In ZIP code 41537, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41537 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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