PlainZIP

Mc Carr, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41544

Pike County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

931
32/sq mi
$32,500
Median income
$69,400
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Carr pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41544 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Carr, Pike County, Kentucky, home to just 931 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41544 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,500 (46% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $14,312. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $69,400 (56% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pike County, letting you compare 41544 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 41544, Mc Carr, 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

931

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41544?

50.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$32,500

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$14,312

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41544 ranks nationally

Mc Carr, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,500 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

276

Total Housing Units

188

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$69,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

1983

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 41544, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,116,000.

5

Businesses

60

Employees

$1.1M

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

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ZIP 41544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41544 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41544 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41531 Hardy, KY 985 3.2 mi
25688 North Matewan, WV 448 3.1 mi
25672 Edgarton, WV 408 3.4 mi
41528 Freeburn, KY 999 3.6 mi
41558 Ransom, KY 809 4.3 mi
25692 Red Jacket, WV 1,021 4.6 mi
41535 Huddy, KY 526 5.8 mi
25678 Matewan, WV 1,595 6.0 mi
41553 Phelps, KY 2,288 8.1 mi
41567 Stone, KY 369 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

41501 standard
Pikeville, KY
Pop: 23,298
41522 standard
Elkhorn City, KY
Pop: 5,352
41572 standard
Virgie, KY
Pop: 3,754
41514 standard
Belfry, KY
Pop: 3,491
41562 standard
Shelbiana, KY
Pop: 2,807
41553 standard
Phelps, KY
Pop: 2,288

Related Areas

Pike County Mc Carr, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41544 in? ▼
ZIP code 41544 (Mc Carr) 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 41544? ▼
ZIP code 41544 in Mc Carr, KY has a population of 931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41544 is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41544 is $69,400, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41544 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41544? ▼
ZIP code 41544 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41544? ▼
In ZIP code 41544, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 41544? ▼
In ZIP code 41544, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41544 is 28.7% 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.