41815 ZIP Code — Ermine, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41815 is located in Ermine, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 7.18 square miles and serves a population of 776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41815

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 $81,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

The gap between median ($23,715) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 41815 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

776

population

7.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ermine	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	776
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	7.18 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.1605
Longitude	-82.7989
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	82.6%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.7%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

776

Population

108

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$23,715

Median household income

$29,143

Per capita income

$81,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

46.5%

Home ownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	18.9%
18 and over	629	81.1%
65 and over	73	9.4%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	747	96.3%
Two or more races	22	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.6%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.7%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 44.5%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 4.3%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	44.5%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	4.3%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$23,715

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.6%

$50k–$100k 65.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	46.5%
Renter occupied	53.5%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	31.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	29.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	72.6%
2 vehicles	7.0%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	82.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	62	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	42	14.0%
Households with children under 18	82	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	19.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	25.3%
Married	55.9%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	14.2%
Divorced	16.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 39.6%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	55.6%
High school	64	44.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.0%

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	40.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.3%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	22.6%
Unpaid family workers	28.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.3%
Carpool	48.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.3

Poverty

All people 32.1%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 31.5%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	19.1%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.7%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	46.4%
65 and over	54.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.0%
Public insurance	87.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	743	95.7%
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)	776	100.0%
Born in same state	776	100.0%
Born in different state	702	90.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	183	23.6%
Arab	41	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41815

What city is ZIP code 41815 in?

ZIP code 41815 is primarily assigned to Ermine, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41815 in?

ZIP code 41815 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41815?

32% of residents in ZIP code 41815 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41815?

7% 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 41815 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 41815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41815?

The median household income in ZIP code 41815 is $23,715, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41815 in?

ZIP code 41815 observes the EST timezone.