41537 ZIP Code — Jenkins, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41537 is located in Jenkins, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 54.73 square miles and serves a population of 3,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $30,337. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 41537 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.

3,580

population

54.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jenkins	Acceptable
Jenkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41835 Mc Roberts (2.6 mi) 41517 Burdine (3.2 mi) 41825 Jackhorn (3.8 mi) 41840 Neon (4.7 mi) 41572 Virgie (5.4 mi) 41667 Weeksbury (7.1 mi) 41812 Deane (7.7 mi) 41512 Ashcamp (8 mi) 41669 Wheelwright (8.5 mi) 24279 Pound (8.5 mi) 41650 Melvin (8.7 mi) 41606 Bevinsville (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,580
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	54.73 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.2297
Longitude	-82.6268
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	65.1%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,580

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$30,337

Median household income

$19,938

Per capita income

$69,500

Median home value

$536

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

17.9%

Unemployment

1,501

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

122

5–9

114

113

10–14

105

15–19

110

20–24

102

216

25–34

201

183

35–44

170

279

45–54

260

185

55–59

172

105

60–64

203

65–74

188

135

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	713	19.9%
18 and over	2,867	80.1%
65 and over	733	20.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,451	95.1%
Two or more races	72	2%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.4%
Other race	50	1.4%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.1%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$30,337

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 37.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,500
Median rent / month	$536
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	77.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	619	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	406	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	445	28.5%
Households with children under 18	349	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	557	35.7%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	17.1%
Married	43.6%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	10.8%	16.0%
Divorced	18.1%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	12.6%
Kindergarten	62	8.5%
Elementary school	338	46.2%
High school	170	23.3%
College / grad school	69	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Construction 12.8%

Retail trade 12.3%

Professional & management 11.8%

Public administration 7.9%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.7%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 34.2%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 30.6%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	15.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	38.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	31.1%
65 and over	57.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	68.4%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,425	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)	3,573	99.8%
Born in same state	3,573	99.8%
Born in different state	2,787	77.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	560	15.6%
Italian	528	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	248	6.9%
English	108	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41537

What city is ZIP code 41537 in?

ZIP code 41537 is primarily assigned to Jenkins, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41537 in?

ZIP code 41537 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41537?

34% of residents in ZIP code 41537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41537 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 41537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41537?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41537?

The median home value in ZIP code 41537 is $69,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 41537 in?

ZIP code 41537 observes the EST timezone.