Isom, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41824

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

1,072
44/sq mi
$53,800
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Isom, Letcher County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,072 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 41824 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41824 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,151. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $53,800 (66% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, 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 41824 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 41824, Isom, 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

1,072

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41824?

54.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
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 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$31,151

Per Capita Income

23.4%

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 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

471

Total Housing Units

360

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$53,800

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 41824, employing approximately 191 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,776,000.

17

Businesses

191

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 41.2%

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 41824 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 41824 ranks #2 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
41826 Jeremiah, KY 978 3.5 mi
41843 Pine Top, KY 949 4.9 mi
41847 Redfox, KY 617 4.5 mi
41858 Whitesburg, KY 8,064 4.8 mi
41836 Mallie, KY 798 4.4 mi
41855 Thornton, KY 696 5.1 mi
41845 Premium, KY 293 5.3 mi
41815 Ermine, KY 802 5.2 mi
41838 Millstone, KY 548 7.1 mi
41832 Letcher, KY 424 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41824 in?
ZIP code 41824 (Isom) 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 41824?
ZIP code 41824 in Isom, KY has a population of 1,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41824?
The median home value in ZIP 41824 is $53,800, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41824 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41824?
ZIP code 41824 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41824?
In ZIP code 41824, 30.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 41824?
In ZIP code 41824, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41824 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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