41859 ZIP Code — Dema, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41859 is located in Dema, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 7.12 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41859

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 $52,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 41859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

231

population

7.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41859

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City	Status
Dema	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	231
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	7.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3791
Longitude	-82.8000
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	72.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

231

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

Median household income

$21,616

Per capita income

$52,700

Median home value

$491

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	7.4%
18 and over	214	92.6%
65 and over	77	33.3%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	231	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 21.9%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	21.9%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.5%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,700
Median rent / month	$491
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	48.2%
1960–1969	30.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	7.9%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	58.8%
3 or more	5.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	69.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	8	7.0%
Households with children under 18	4	3.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	57.0%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.0%	22.7%
Married	70.7%	70.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	23.3%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	38.7%
High school	5	16.1%
College / grad school	14	45.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.6%

Transportation & utilities 25.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	87.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	1.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 34.1%

Married-couple families 24.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.2%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	22.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	51.0%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	17.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.5%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	31.3%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	20.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	42.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	28.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.1%
Under 18	70.6%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	74.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	77.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	231	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)	231	100.0%
Born in same state	231	100.0%
Born in different state	187	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	20.8%
Arab	32	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	71.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41859

What city is ZIP code 41859 in?

ZIP code 41859 is primarily assigned to Dema, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41859 in?

ZIP code 41859 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41859?

39% of residents in ZIP code 41859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41859 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 41859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41859 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 41859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41859 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 41859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41859 in?

ZIP code 41859 observes the EST timezone.