41043 ZIP Code — Foster, KY

Bracken County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41043 is located in Foster, Kentucky, within Bracken County. It covers approximately 49.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41043

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 $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,429) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,491

population

49.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Foster	Acceptable
Foster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45120 Felicity (5.9 mi) 41004 Brooksville (6.9 mi) 45153 Moscow (7.8 mi) 41002 Augusta (9.5 mi) 41006 Butler (10 mi) 41044 Germantown (12.4 mi) 41040 Falmouth (12.5 mi) 41007 California (12.7 mi) 45130 Hamersville (13.2 mi) 45106 Bethel (14 mi) 45157 New Richmond (14.1 mi) 41034 Dover (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,491
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	49.83 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.7534
Longitude	-84.1525
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	35.7%	44.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.4%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,491

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$81,429

Median household income

$38,528

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

101

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	17.8%
18 and over	1,225	82.2%
65 and over	296	19.9%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,436	95.2%
Black or African American	22	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.2%
Other race	18	1.2%
Two or more races	15	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	44.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.4%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$81,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	7.6%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	52.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	9.5%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	417	75.0%
Cohabiting couple	56	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	15	2.7%
Female householder, no spouse	68	12.2%
Households with children under 18	159	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	35.3%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	8.4%
Married	61.9%	71.1%
Separated	1.7%	1.2%
Widowed	0.0%	8.9%
Divorced	1.7%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.0%
Kindergarten	11	5.4%
Elementary school	142	70.0%
High school	11	5.4%
College / grad school	35	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Construction 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Retail trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.1

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 73.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,424	95.5%
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)	1,473	98.8%
Born in same state	1,468	98.5%
Born in different state	1,168	78.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.2%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	274	18.4%
Arab	126	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	7.8%
English	38	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41043

What city is ZIP code 41043 in?

ZIP code 41043 is primarily assigned to Foster, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41043 in?

ZIP code 41043 falls within Bracken County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41043 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 41043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41043 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 41043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41043?

The median home value in ZIP code 41043 is $173,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 41043?

ZIP code 41043 has an estimated population of 1,491 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41043 in?

ZIP code 41043 observes the EST timezone.