41714 ZIP Code — Bear Branch, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41714 is located in Bear Branch, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 12.05 square miles and serves a population of 651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41714

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41714 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

651
population
12.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41714 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41714

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City Status
Bear Branch Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
41762 Sizerock (2.8 mi) 41749 Hyden (4 mi) 40914 Big Creek (6.7 mi) 41721 Buckhorn (7.7 mi) 40972 Oneida (9.2 mi) 40868 Stinnett (9.3 mi) 40827 Essie (10 mi) 40979 Roark (11.9 mi) 41754 Krypton (12.3 mi) 40962 Manchester (13.8 mi) 41776 Wooton (14.4 mi) 41727 Chavies (14.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 651
Population density 54 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 12.05 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 37.1995
Longitude -83.5079
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 606
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 80.1% 66.6% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 19.9% 27.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 5.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

651
Population
54
People per sq mi
42.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$17,514
Per capita income
$95,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.2%
Home ownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
211
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
5–9
5
68
10–14
61
10
15–19
9
122
35–44
109
69
45–54
61
39
60–64
35
14
65–74
12
16
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815924.4%
18 and over49275.6%
65 and over578.8%
Median age42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White651100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 80.1% 66.6% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 19.9% 27.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 5.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 4.2%
$10k–$15k 28.6%
$25k–$35k 10.4%
$35k–$50k 18.8%
$50k–$75k 11.7%
$100k–$150k 30.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k28.6%
$25k–$35k10.4%
$35k–$50k18.8%
$50k–$75k11.7%
$100k–$150k30.5%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%
$50k–$100k 62.1%
$100k–$150k 12.4%
$150k–$200k 13.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.2%
Renter occupied5.8%
Vacant30.0%
Single-family detached72.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.3%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)4.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.3%
2000–200922.7%
1990–19998.2%
1980–198916.8%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196912.3%
1950–19590.0%
1940–194913.2%
1939 or earlier19.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom30.0%
2 bedrooms12.3%
3 bedrooms50.5%
4 bedrooms7.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle24.0%
2 vehicles40.9%
3 or more29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12883.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse2616.9%
Households with children under 189058.4%
Households with seniors (65+)4428.6%
Average household size4.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%8.5%
Married100.0%79.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%4.0%
Divorced0.0%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 52.2%
Some college, no degree 31.7%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten116.9%
Elementary school10968.6%
High school3924.5%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.0%
Manufacturing 28.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%
Public administration 12.9%
Other services 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.9%
Service24.3%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction26.2%
Production & transportation7.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.6%
Government12.9%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.3%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 55.5%
Under 18 years 45.9%
18 and over 58.5%
Married-couple families 36.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.4%
Retirement income0.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.9%
High blood pressure47.3%
High cholesterol40.3%
Diabetes15.7%
Heart disease10.1%
Stroke5.1%
Asthma12.9%
Arthritis37.9%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease16.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking31.3%
Binge drinking13.3%
No physical activity40.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.7%
Depression28.9%
Fair or poor health30.1%
Poor mental health21.2%
Poor physical health19.9%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist44.2%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss29.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 186.9%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over84.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.8%
Public insurance60.4%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only651100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)651100.0%
Born in same state651100.0%
Born in different state56586.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16124.7%
French16124.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab314.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.7%
Internet access88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41714

What city is ZIP code 41714 in?

ZIP code 41714 is primarily assigned to Bear Branch, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41714 in?

ZIP code 41714 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41714?

56% of residents in ZIP code 41714 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41714 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 41714 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41714?

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

Does ZIP code 41714 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 41714 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41714 in?

ZIP code 41714 observes the EST timezone.

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