41822 ZIP Code — Hindman, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41822 is located in Hindman, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 19.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41822

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $33,042. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 41822 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.

1,928
population
19.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Hindman Acceptable
Hindman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
41834 Littcarr (3.2 mi) 41836 Mallie (3.8 mi) 41740 Emmalena (5 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (6.4 mi) 41759 Sassafras (6.9 mi) 41843 Pine Top (6.9 mi) 41773 Vicco (7.2 mi) 41831 Leburn (7.2 mi) 41847 Redfox (7.5 mi) 41722 Bulan (8.6 mi) 41839 Mousie (9 mi) 41862 Topmost (9.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,928
Population density 101 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 19.10 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 37.3206
Longitude -82.9677
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 71.1% 66.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 19.1% 25.6% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 7.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,928
Population
101
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$33,042
Median household income
$21,234
Per capita income
$78,200
Median home value
$569
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
30.0%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
658
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
68
Under 5
82
76
5–9
92
62
10–14
75
23
15–19
28
30
20–24
35
131
25–34
157
106
35–44
127
73
45–54
87
25
55–59
29
51
60–64
60
129
65–74
154
77
75–84
93
26
85+
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1849925.9%
18 and over1,42974.1%
65 and over51126.5%
Median age41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%
Black or African American 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Other race 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,84795.5%
Black or African American512.6%
Asian130.7%
Hispanic or Latino70.4%
Other race70.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.3%
Two or more races40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.1% 66.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 19.1% 25.6% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 7.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 4.2%
Under $10k 12.5%
$10k–$15k 13.9%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 15.0%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.5%
$10k–$15k13.9%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k15.0%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k10.4%
$100k–$150k6.9%
$150k–$200k6.8%
Median income$33,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.0%
$50k–$100k 26.1%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 20.0%
$200k–$300k 7.1%
$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$78,200
Median rent / month$569
Owner occupied70.6%
Renter occupied29.4%
Vacant10.5%
Single-family detached56.9%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes28.7%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.0%
2000–20095.9%
1990–19999.7%
1980–198913.0%
1970–197924.9%
1960–196912.7%
1950–195911.8%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier9.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms44.8%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.1%
1 vehicle39.4%
2 vehicles33.9%
3 or more14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas46.6%
Electricity53.3%
Propane / LP gas0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40350.4%
Cohabiting couple121.5%
Male householder, no spouse10012.5%
Female householder, no spouse28435.5%
Households with children under 1826533.2%
Households with seniors (65+)31038.8%
Average household size2.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.9%6.7%
Married63.4%47.5%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed4.8%35.8%
Divorced13.9%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.4%
Some HS, no diploma 9.9%
HS graduate 21.4%
Some college, no degree 26.2%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.2%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher71.7%
Bachelor's or higher17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4410.5%
Kindergarten5613.3%
Elementary school23956.9%
High school5513.1%
College / grad school266.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%
Public administration 19.1%
Retail trade 16.7%
Other services 10.8%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Information 3.9%
Manufacturing 2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%
Finance & real estate 0.7%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.0%
Service36.9%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction8.7%
Production & transportation0.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.5%
Government26.3%
Self-employed10.8%
Unpaid family workers8.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.0%
Carpool0.7%
Public transit4.8%
Walk1.3%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.0

Poverty

All people 30.0%
Under 18 years 25.2%
18 and over 31.8%
Married-couple families 19.1%
Female-led households 77.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.8%
Retirement income23.9%
Supplemental Security19.3%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP28.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.9%
High blood pressure44.4%
High cholesterol39.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma12.5%
Arthritis34.8%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease13.8%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.5%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.0%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health25.6%
Poor mental health20.0%
Poor physical health17.4%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist47.9%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss23.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans191.3%
Disability%
Any disability35.1%
Under 1811.2%
18–64 years32.8%
65 and over68.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.5%
Public insurance68.2%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,77892.2%
Spanish30.2%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,91299.2%
Born in same state1,91299.2%
Born in different state1,73890.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen160.8%
Not a US citizen531.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French21411.1%
Arab1578.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian573%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41822

What city is ZIP code 41822 in?

ZIP code 41822 is primarily assigned to Hindman, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41822 in?

ZIP code 41822 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41822?

30% of residents in ZIP code 41822 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41822 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 41822 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 41822 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 41822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41822?

The median home value in ZIP code 41822 is $78,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 41822 in?

ZIP code 41822 observes the EST timezone.

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