41146 ZIP Code — Hitchins, KY

Carter County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41146 is located in Hitchins, Kentucky, within Carter County. It covers approximately 7.21 square miles and serves a population of 382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41146

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,375. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 41146 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

382

population

7.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hitchins	Acceptable
Hitchins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41143 Grayson (6.8 mi) 41168 Rush (6.8 mi) 41121 Argillite (12.3 mi) 41129 Catlettsburg (13.3 mi) 41102 Ashland (13.7 mi) 41171 Sandy Hook (14.2 mi) 41164 Olive Hill (16 mi) 41124 Blaine (17 mi) 41144 Greenup (17.8 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (18.3 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (18.3 mi) 41201 Adams (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	382
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	7.21 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.2748
Longitude	-82.8894
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	59.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

382

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$42,375

Median household income

$23,919

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	382	100.0%
65 and over	152	39.8%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Two or more races 9.7%

Group	Count	%
White	341	80.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41	9.7%
Two or more races	41	9.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	59.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 31.2%

$50k–$75k 44.1%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	31.2%
$50k–$75k	44.1%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
Median income	$42,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.6%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	63.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	1.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	71.5%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	27	14.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	58.1%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	13.9%
Married	56.4%	58.3%
Separated	19.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.1%
Divorced	5.1%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 51.7%

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.8%
Retirement income	51.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	67.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	382	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	382	100.0%
Born in same state	382	100.0%
Born in different state	263	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	39.8%
Arab	45	11.8%
Polish	43	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	2.4%
Italian	9	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	58.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41146

What city is ZIP code 41146 in?

ZIP code 41146 is primarily assigned to Hitchins, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41146 in?

ZIP code 41146 falls within Carter County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41146 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 41146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41146 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 41146 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41146 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41146 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41146?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 41146 in?

ZIP code 41146 observes the EST timezone.