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Topmost, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41862

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

952
18/sq mi
$68,969
Median income
$88,100
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topmost pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41862 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topmost, Knott County, Kentucky, home to just 952 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41862 reports a modest median household income of $68,969 (16% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,580. Poverty here runs at 20.2%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. Median home value sits at $88,100 (45% below the state average), median rent at $642 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is -. To put 41862 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knott County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 41862, Topmost, 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

952

Population

53.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41862?

36.0

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
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?

$68,969

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$24,580

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41862 ranks nationally

Topmost, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,969 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 33.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

407

Total Housing Units

335

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$88,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$642

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 41862, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $676,000.

7

Businesses

27

Employees

$676K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 71.4%

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 41862 vs 41859 →

ZIP 41862 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 41862 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 41862 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 41862 ranks the highest of 9 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
41859 Dema, KY 349 3.2 mi
41606 Bevinsville, KY 656 3.2 mi
41828 Kite, KY 808 4.1 mi
41612 Bypro, KY 78 3.9 mi
41861 Raven, KY 108 3.9 mi
41844 Pippa Passes, KY 1,355 4.3 mi
41666 Wayland, KY 908 6.0 mi
41669 Wheelwright, KY 865 4.6 mi
41636 Hi Hat, KY 984 4.8 mi
41650 Melvin, KY 534 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knott County

41822 standard
Hindman, KY
Pop: 2,553
41844 standard
Pippa Passes, KY
Pop: 1,355
41839 standard
Mousie, KY
Pop: 1,193
41843 standard
Pine Top, KY
Pop: 949
41740 standard
Emmalena, KY
Pop: 877
41831 standard
Leburn, KY
Pop: 849

Related Areas

Knott County Topmost, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41862 in? ▼
ZIP code 41862 (Topmost) 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 41862? ▼
ZIP code 41862 in Topmost, KY has a population of 952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41862 is $68,969, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41862 is $88,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41862 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41862? ▼
ZIP code 41862 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41862? ▼
In ZIP code 41862, 33.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 41862? ▼
In ZIP code 41862, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41862 is 20.2% 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.