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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
$24,638
Median income
$71,500
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $20,429. Local economic indicators show a 30.2% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $71,500 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $520 a month; 64.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knott County, so you can benchmark 41822 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 41822?

33.8

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$20,429

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41822 ranks nationally

Hindman, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,638 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

905

Total Housing Units

843

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$71,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41822 vs 41831 →

ZIP 41822 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 41822 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41822 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 41822 ranks #8 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Knott County

41844 standard
Pippa Passes, KY
Pop: 1,355
41839 standard
Mousie, KY
Pop: 1,193
41862 standard
Topmost, KY
Pop: 952
41843 standard
Pine Top, KY
Pop: 949
41740 standard
Emmalena, KY
Pop: 877
41831 standard
Leburn, KY
Pop: 849

Related Areas

Knott County Hindman, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.