41740 ZIP Code — Emmalena, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41740 is located in Emmalena, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 17.30 square miles and serves a population of 943 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,972. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41740 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

943

population

17.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emmalena	Acceptable
Emmalena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41722 Bulan (3.7 mi) 41822 Hindman (5 mi) 41712 Ary (5.2 mi) 41772 Vest (7 mi) 41831 Leburn (7.1 mi) 41834 Littcarr (7.4 mi) 41773 Vicco (7.8 mi) 41759 Sassafras (7.9 mi) 41701 Hazard (8.3 mi) 41836 Mallie (8.6 mi) 41746 Happy (9.2 mi) 41751 Jeff (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	943
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	17.30 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.3458
Longitude	-83.0523
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	36.3%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

943

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$85,972

Median household income

$28,868

Per capita income

$137,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

20.2%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	245	26.0%
18 and over	698	74.0%
65 and over	126	13.4%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	943	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	28.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$85,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 31.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.2%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	31.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	31.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	37	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	74	27.3%
Households with children under 18	133	49.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	41.3%
Average household size	3.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	5.1%
Married	51.1%	48.2%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	22.9%
Divorced	19.0%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.4%
Kindergarten	40	15.0%
Elementary school	105	39.3%
High school	25	9.4%
College / grad school	88	33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 64.9%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.4%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	4.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	4.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	40.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	31.2%
Poor mental health	21.7%
Poor physical health	20.6%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	40.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.4%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	885	93.8%
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)	943	100.0%
Born in same state	943	100.0%
Born in different state	815	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	20.9%
French	171	18.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41740

What city is ZIP code 41740 in?

ZIP code 41740 is primarily assigned to Emmalena, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41740 in?

ZIP code 41740 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41740 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 41740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41740 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 41740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41740?

19% of residents in ZIP code 41740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41740?

The median home value in ZIP code 41740 is $137,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 41740 in?

ZIP code 41740 observes the EST timezone.