41135 ZIP Code — Emerson, KY

Lewis County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41135 is located in Emerson, Kentucky, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 11.95 square miles and serves a population of 284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41135

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $33,235. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 41135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

284

population

11.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emerson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	284
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	11.95 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.3965
Longitude	-83.2668
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	71.6%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

284

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$33,235

Median household income

$19,384

Per capita income

$85,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

112

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	7.7%
18 and over	262	92.3%
65 and over	66	23.2%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	284	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 18.0%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 29.5%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	18.0%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	29.5%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
Median income	$33,235

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 51.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	46.9%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Wood	36.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	43	35.2%
Households with children under 18	24	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	50.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	21.4%
Married	75.9%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.1%	2.6%
Divorced	0.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 61.8%

Some college, no degree 4.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	31.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	68.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 45.2%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Professional & management 8.9%

Retail trade 8.1%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	34.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.7%
Retirement income	6.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	50.2%
High cholesterol	42.4%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	40.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	42.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.1%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	277	97.5%
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)	284	100.0%
Born in same state	284	100.0%
Born in different state	176	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	26.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	19.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	54.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41135

What city is ZIP code 41135 in?

ZIP code 41135 is primarily assigned to Emerson, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41135 in?

ZIP code 41135 falls within Lewis County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41135 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 41135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41135?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41135?

The median home value in ZIP code 41135 is $85,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41135?

Health data for ZIP code 41135 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41135 in?

ZIP code 41135 observes the EST timezone.