Mousie, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41839
Knott County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,193
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mousie pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41839 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41839 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mousie, Knott County, Kentucky, home to just 1,193 residents across 76.5 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 41839, but per-capita income is $21,263. The poverty rate is 43.6%, 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 $96,300 (39% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $918; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knott County, so 41839 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 →
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 41839, Mousie, 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
1,193
Population
76.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41839?
47.5
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$21,263
Per Capita Income
43.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
253housing units
253
Total Housing Units
233
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$918
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 41839, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $694,000.
8
Businesses
24
Employees
$694K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 41839 vs 41861 →
ZIP 41839 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41844
Pippa Passes (41844)
1,355 residents
- 41630
Garrett (41630)
1,230 residents
- 41839
Mousie (41839)
1,193 residents
- 41862
Topmost (41862)
952 residents
- 41843
Pine Top (41843)
949 residents
- 41666
Wayland (41666)
908 residents
- 41831
Leburn (41831)
849 residents
- 41859 349
Dema (41859)
349 residents
- 41817 251
Garner (41817)
251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41839 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41861 | Raven, KY | 108 | 3.0 mi |
| 41630 | Garrett, KY | 1,230 | 3.7 mi |
| 41844 | Pippa Passes, KY | 1,355 | 5.2 mi |
| 41817 | Garner, KY | 251 | 4.0 mi |
| 41831 | Leburn, KY | 849 | 4.4 mi |
| 41643 | Lackey, KY | 194 | 4.7 mi |
| 41859 | Dema, KY | 349 | 5.5 mi |
| 41666 | Wayland, KY | 908 | 4.6 mi |
| 41862 | Topmost, KY | 952 | 5.6 mi |
| 41843 | Pine Top, KY | 949 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41839, 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 (1,193 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41839 in?
ZIP code 41839 (Mousie) 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 41839?
ZIP code 41839 in Mousie, KY has a population of 1,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41839?
The median home value in ZIP 41839 is $96,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41839 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41839?
ZIP code 41839 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41839?
In ZIP code 41839, 41.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 41839?
In ZIP code 41839, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41839 is 43.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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