Hyden, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41749
Leslie County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,556
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,934
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hyden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41749 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41749 covers 240.3 square miles in Hyden, Leslie County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,556 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41749 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,934 (41% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,159. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,300 (49% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $638; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leslie County, so 41749 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 41749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyden, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41749.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Information 4
Information
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 41749, Hyden, 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
3,556
Population
240.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41749?
49.4
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$34,934
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$31,159
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41749 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hyden, 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)
$34,934 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,344housing units
1,344
Total Housing Units
1,143
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$638
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 41749, employing approximately 1,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,848,000.
62
Businesses
1,017
Employees
$48.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 22.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 21.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.1% |
| Information | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 41749 vs 41766 →
ZIP 41749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41749
Hyden (41749)
3,556 residents
- 41723
Busy (41723)
1,537 residents
- 41776
Wooton (41776)
1,509 residents
- 40868 1,100
Stinnett (40868)
1,100 residents
- 41754 460
Krypton (41754)
460 residents
- 41714 418
Bear Branch (41714)
418 residents
- 41745 200
Gays Creek (41745)
200 residents
- 41766 131
Thousandsticks (41766)
131 residents
- 41775 114
Wendover (41775)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41749 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41754
Krypton (41754)
$72,927 median income
- 40868
Stinnett (40868)
$41,932 median income
- 41749
Hyden (41749)
$34,934 median income
- 41745
Gays Creek (41745)
$30,667 median income
- 41723 $28,000
Busy (41723)
$28,000 median income
- 41766 $20,522
Thousandsticks (41766)
$20,522 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41749 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41766 | Thousandsticks, KY | 131 | 3.3 mi |
| 41762 | Sizerock, KY | 107 | 5.6 mi |
| 41723 | Busy, KY | 1,537 | 6.3 mi |
| 41714 | Bear Branch, KY | 418 | 6.5 mi |
| 41776 | Wooton, KY | 1,509 | 6.9 mi |
| 41713 | Avawam, KY | 51 | 7.5 mi |
| 41745 | Gays Creek, KY | 200 | 9.6 mi |
| 41775 | Wendover, KY | 114 | 8.1 mi |
| 40868 | Stinnett, KY | 1,100 | 8.6 mi |
| 41754 | Krypton, KY | 460 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41749, 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 (3,556 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 41749 in?
ZIP code 41749 (Hyden) is located in Leslie County, Kentucky. Leslie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leslie-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41749?
ZIP code 41749 in Hyden, KY has a population of 3,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41749?
The median household income in ZIP 41749 is $34,934, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41749?
The median home value in ZIP 41749 is $80,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41749 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41749?
ZIP code 41749 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 1,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41749 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41749?
In ZIP code 41749, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 41749?
In ZIP code 41749, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41749 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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