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ZIP Code 41766

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

131
10/sq mi
$20,522
Median income
$87,800
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41766 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41766 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.7 square miles in Thousandsticks, Leslie County, Kentucky. The area is home to 131 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41766 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41766 sits at $20,522 (66% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $13,018. The poverty rate stands at 51.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $87,800 (45% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41766 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leslie County, so you can benchmark 41766 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41766, Thousandsticks, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

131

Population

12.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41766?

41.2

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$20,522

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$13,018

Per Capita Income

51.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41766 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$20,522 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 75.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

264

Total Housing Units

264

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$87,800

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41766 vs 41749 →

ZIP 41766 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 41766 ranks #9 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 41766 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 41766 ranks #7 of 7 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
41749 Hyden, KY 3,556 3.3 mi
41714 Bear Branch, KY 418 3.3 mi
41762 Sizerock, KY 107 5.2 mi
40868 Stinnett, KY 1,100 6.7 mi
40827 Essie, KY 674 9.2 mi
41721 Buckhorn, KY 788 9.1 mi
40914 Big Creek, KY 467 7.8 mi
41775 Wendover, KY 114 9.1 mi
40972 Oneida, KY 1,327 9.3 mi
41723 Busy, KY 1,537 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41766 in?
ZIP code 41766 (Thousandsticks) 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 41766?
ZIP code 41766 in Thousandsticks, KY has a population of 131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41766?
The median household income in ZIP 41766 is $20,522, which is 73% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41766?
The median home value in ZIP 41766 is $87,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41766 is White at 89.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41766?
In ZIP code 41766, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 41766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41766 is 51.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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