41749 ZIP Code — Hyden, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41749 is located in Hyden, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 104.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41749

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,483. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 59% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 41749 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,225

population

104.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hyden	Acceptable
Hyden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41762 Sizerock (3.7 mi) 41714 Bear Branch (4 mi) 41721 Buckhorn (7.5 mi) 40868 Stinnett (8.5 mi) 41754 Krypton (9.4 mi) 40827 Essie (10.3 mi) 40914 Big Creek (10.6 mi) 41776 Wooton (10.7 mi) 41764 Smilax (11.7 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (11.7 mi) 41727 Chavies (11.9 mi) 40972 Oneida (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,225
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	104.14 sq mi
Water area	2.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.2026
Longitude	-83.4349
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	65.8%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,225

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$47,483

Median household income

$27,494

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

1,222

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

132

102

35–44

146

45–54

127

114

55–59

163

60–64

106

167

65–74

239

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	9.8%
18 and over	2,007	90.2%
65 and over	641	28.8%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,103	92.1%
Two or more races	63	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	58	2.5%
Black or African American	33	1.4%
Asian	26	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 25.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	25.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$47,483

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 62.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 0.2%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	37.5%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	61	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	78	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	397	42.8%
Households with children under 18	64	6.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	529	57.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	21.8%
Married	48.3%	33.7%
Separated	2.7%	5.1%
Widowed	2.0%	15.5%
Divorced	19.8%	24.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	3.3%
Elementary school	120	28.7%
High school	39	9.3%
College / grad school	245	58.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.1%

Public administration 14.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Construction 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	33.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 75.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 54.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	52.0%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	44.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,188	98.3%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,191	98.5%
Born in same state	2,191	98.5%
Born in different state	2,012	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.5%
Not a US citizen	24	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	10.8%
Arab	143	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41749

What city is ZIP code 41749 in?

ZIP code 41749 is primarily assigned to Hyden, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41749 in?

ZIP code 41749 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41749 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 41749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41749 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 41749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41749 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 41749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41749?

19% of residents in ZIP code 41749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41749 in?

ZIP code 41749 observes the EST timezone.