41824 ZIP Code — Isom, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41824 is located in Isom, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 5.04 square miles and serves a population of 912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41824

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 41824 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.

912

population

5.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Isom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41826 Jeremiah (3.3 mi) 41847 Redfox (3.7 mi) 41845 Premium (3.8 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (4.7 mi) 41843 Pine Top (5.7 mi) 41804 Blackey (6.4 mi) 41836 Mallie (6.7 mi) 41812 Deane (6.8 mi) 41834 Littcarr (7.1 mi) 41828 Kite (8.9 mi) 41759 Sassafras (9 mi) 41837 Mayking (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	912
Population density	181 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	5.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1940
Longitude	-82.8737
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	66.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

912

Population

181

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

Median household income

$24,765

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	199	21.8%
18 and over	713	78.2%
65 and over	222	24.3%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	869	91%
Hispanic or Latino	43	4.5%
Two or more races	43	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 21.2%

$10k–$15k 22.4%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.2%
$10k–$15k	22.4%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	32.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	60.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.2%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	78	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	110	26.8%
Households with children under 18	130	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	40.4%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	16.1%
Married	61.3%	52.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	26.1%
Divorced	0.5%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	102	54.3%
High school	28	14.9%
College / grad school	48	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 13.1%

Public administration 6.9%

Professional & management 4.1%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	11.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	9.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	18.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.5%
Under 18	29.6%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	899	98.6%
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)	912	100.0%
Born in same state	869	95.3%
Born in different state	816	89.5%
Foreign born	43	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	232	25.4%
Italian	208	22.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	5.3%
Arab	24	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	60.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41824

What city is ZIP code 41824 in?

ZIP code 41824 is primarily assigned to Isom, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41824 in?

ZIP code 41824 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41824?

25% of residents in ZIP code 41824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41824 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 41824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41824?

The median home value in ZIP code 41824 is $95,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41824?

Health data for ZIP code 41824 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41824 in?

ZIP code 41824 observes the EST timezone.