Emmalena, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41740
Knott County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 877
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emmalena pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41740 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emmalena, Knott County, Kentucky, home to just 877 residents across 46.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 41740, but per-capita income is $36,206. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,500 (36% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knott County, so 41740 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 →
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 41740, Emmalena, 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
877
Population
46.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41740?
45.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
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?
$36,206
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
362housing units
362
Total Housing Units
298
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 41740, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,901,000.
18
Businesses
127
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 22.2% |
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 41740 vs 41725 →
ZIP 41740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41822
Hindman (41822)
2,553 residents
- 41722
Bulan (41722)
1,688 residents
- 41773
Vicco (41773)
1,273 residents
- 41740 877
Emmalena (41740)
877 residents
- 41831 849
Leburn (41831)
849 residents
- 41759 397
Sassafras (41759)
397 residents
- 41712 380
Ary (41712)
380 residents
- 41772 277
Vest (41772)
277 residents
- 41817 251
Garner (41817)
251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41740 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41725 | Carrie, KY | 174 | 1.8 mi |
| 41722 | Bulan, KY | 1,688 | 3.4 mi |
| 41772 | Vest, KY | 277 | 5.0 mi |
| 41712 | Ary, KY | 380 | 4.5 mi |
| 41739 | Dwarf, KY | 179 | 4.1 mi |
| 41822 | Hindman, KY | 2,553 | 5.1 mi |
| 41831 | Leburn, KY | 849 | 6.0 mi |
| 41817 | Garner, KY | 251 | 7.3 mi |
| 41773 | Vicco, KY | 1,273 | 9.0 mi |
| 41759 | Sassafras, KY | 397 | 9.5 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41740 in?
ZIP code 41740 (Emmalena) is located in Knott County, Kentucky. Knott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knott-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41740?
ZIP code 41740 in Emmalena, KY has a population of 877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41740?
The median home value in ZIP 41740 is $102,500, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41740 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41740?
ZIP code 41740 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41740?
In ZIP code 41740, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41740 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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