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
$96,300
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.5 square miles in Mousie, Knott County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,193 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 41839 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41839 sits at , while per-capita income is $21,263. The poverty rate stands at 43.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $96,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, 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 41839 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 41839, Mousie, 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

1,193

Population

76.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41839?

47.5

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

253

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$96,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41839 ranks #3 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
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

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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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