Deane, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41812

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

230
15/sq mi
$83,600
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deane pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41812 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41812 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.8 square miles in Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky. The area is home to 230 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 41812 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41812 sits at , while per-capita income is $17,345. The poverty rate stands at 28.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $83,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41812 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Letcher County, so you can benchmark 41812 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 41812, Deane, 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

230

Population

15.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41812?

62.4

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
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 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$17,345

Per Capita Income

28.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

130

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

1.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$83,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 41812, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $790,000.

4

Businesses

23

Employees

$790K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 75.0%

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 41812 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 41812 ranks #0 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 Code City Population Distance
41838 Millstone, KY 548 3.4 mi
41825 Jackhorn, KY 548 2.3 mi
41840 Neon, KY 1,111 3.8 mi
41849 Seco, KY 193 5.1 mi
41828 Kite, KY 808 4.0 mi
41855 Thornton, KY 696 4.5 mi
41835 Mc Roberts, KY 790 4.8 mi
41606 Bevinsville, KY 656 7.0 mi
41669 Wheelwright, KY 865 6.0 mi
41837 Mayking, KY 1,284 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41812 in?
ZIP code 41812 (Deane) 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 41812?
ZIP code 41812 in Deane, KY has a population of 230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41812?
The median home value in ZIP 41812 is $83,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41812 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41812?
ZIP code 41812 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41812?
In ZIP code 41812, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 41812?
In ZIP code 41812, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41812 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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