41804 ZIP Code — Blackey, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41804 is located in Blackey, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 11.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41804

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,894. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 41804 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,066

population

11.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41804 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41804

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blackey	Acceptable
Blackey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41826 Jeremiah (3.2 mi) 41845 Premium (3.8 mi) 41848 Roxana (4.9 mi) 41847 Redfox (5 mi) 41821 Hallie (5.6 mi) 41759 Sassafras (6.3 mi) 41824 Isom (6.4 mi) 41773 Vicco (6.5 mi) 41731 Cornettsville (6.9 mi) 41746 Happy (8.2 mi) 41834 Littcarr (8.8 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,066
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	11.81 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	37.1518
Longitude	-82.9778
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	45.0%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,066

Population

People per sq mi

21.6

Median age

$77,894

Median household income

$16,621

Per capita income

$53,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

140

10–14

106

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	470	44.1%
18 and over	596	55.9%
65 and over	74	6.9%
Median age	21.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,063	99.7%
Two or more races	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 56.1%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	56.1%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$77,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 56.2%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	49.4%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	7.6%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	40.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	7.1%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	55.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	61	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	35	11.3%
Households with children under 18	191	61.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	20.6%
Average household size	3.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	19.4%
Married	52.6%	70.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	0.0%
Divorced	10.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 20.1%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 33.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	331	76.4%
High school	78	18.0%
College / grad school	24	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.9%

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Public administration 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	25.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.5%
Retirement income	56.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	28.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	42.1%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	79.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,002	94.0%
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)	1,066	100.0%
Born in same state	1,066	100.0%
Born in different state	1,057	99.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	81	7.6%
Italian	34	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.1%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41804

What city is ZIP code 41804 in?

ZIP code 41804 is primarily assigned to Blackey, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41804 in?

ZIP code 41804 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41804 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 41804 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 41804 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 41804 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41804 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41804 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41804?

The median home value in ZIP code 41804 is $53,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 41804 in?

ZIP code 41804 observes the EST timezone.