Hindman, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41822
Knott County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,553
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $24,638
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hindman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41822 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41822 covers 78.3 square miles in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,553 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41822 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,638 (59% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,429. The poverty rate is 30.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,500 (55% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $520; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knott County, so 41822 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 41822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hindman, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 41822, Hindman, 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
2,553
Population
78.3
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41822?
33.8
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
1.1%
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?
$24,638
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$20,429
Per Capita Income
30.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41822 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hindman, 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)
$24,638 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
905housing units
905
Total Housing Units
843
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$520
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 41822, employing approximately 788 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,489,000.
72
Businesses
788
Employees
$31.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.7% |
| Information | 5 | 6.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.2% |
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 41822 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
- 41844
Pippa Passes (41844)
1,355 residents
- 41773
Vicco (41773)
1,273 residents
- 41740 877
Emmalena (41740)
877 residents
- 41831 849
Leburn (41831)
849 residents
- 41836 798
Mallie (41836)
798 residents
- 41834 659
Littcarr (41834)
659 residents
- 41847 617
Redfox (41847)
617 residents
- 41817 251
Garner (41817)
251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41822 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41725
Carrie (41725)
$65,439 median income
- 41836
Mallie (41836)
$63,625 median income
- 41834
Littcarr (41834)
$53,112 median income
- 41831
Leburn (41831)
$53,068 median income
- 41817
Garner (41817)
$52,417 median income
- 41773
Vicco (41773)
$50,089 median income
- 41844
Pippa Passes (41844)
$31,690 median income
- 41822 $24,638
Hindman (41822)
$24,638 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41822 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41831 | Leburn, KY | 849 | 3.9 mi |
| 41725 | Carrie, KY | 174 | 3.5 mi |
| 41817 | Garner, KY | 251 | 3.5 mi |
| 41834 | Littcarr, KY | 659 | 4.6 mi |
| 41844 | Pippa Passes, KY | 1,355 | 6.0 mi |
| 41740 | Emmalena, KY | 877 | 5.1 mi |
| 41836 | Mallie, KY | 798 | 5.8 mi |
| 41847 | Redfox, KY | 617 | 8.0 mi |
| 41739 | Dwarf, KY | 179 | 8.1 mi |
| 41773 | Vicco, KY | 1,273 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41822, 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 (2,553 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 41822 in?
ZIP code 41822 (Hindman) 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 41822?
ZIP code 41822 in Hindman, KY has a population of 2,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41822?
The median household income in ZIP 41822 is $24,638, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41822?
The median home value in ZIP 41822 is $71,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41822 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41822?
ZIP code 41822 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41822 are: Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41822?
In ZIP code 41822, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 41822?
In ZIP code 41822, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41822 is 30.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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