Gordon, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41819

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

392
9/sq mi
$66,500
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41819 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.6 square miles in Gordon, Letcher County, Kentucky. The area is home to 392 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 41819 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41819 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,135. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $66,500 (58% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41819 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, 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 41819 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 41819, Gordon, 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

392

Population

45.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41819?

60.3

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$24,135

Per Capita Income

14.2%

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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

140

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$66,500

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41819 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 41819 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 Code City Population Distance
41735 Delphia, KY 295 2.3 mi
40823 Cumberland, KY 4,231 5.0 mi
41763 Slemp, KY 574 5.4 mi
40870 Totz, KY 279 5.8 mi
41731 Cornettsville, KY 1,023 8.3 mi
40808 Big Laurel, KY 99 7.2 mi
41833 Linefork, KY 321 6.1 mi
40849 Lejunior, KY 352 7.3 mi
41821 Hallie, KY 537 7.0 mi
40927 Closplint, KY 482 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41819 in?
ZIP code 41819 (Gordon) 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 41819?
ZIP code 41819 in Gordon, KY has a population of 392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41819?
The median home value in ZIP 41819 is $66,500, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41819?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41819 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41819?
In ZIP code 41819, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 41819?
In ZIP code 41819, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41819?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41819 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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