41826 ZIP Code — Jeremiah, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41826 is located in Jeremiah, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 8.88 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41826

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,492. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

701

population

8.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jeremiah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41845 Premium (2.2 mi) 41847 Redfox (2.9 mi) 41804 Blackey (3.2 mi) 41824 Isom (3.3 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (6.7 mi) 41759 Sassafras (6.9 mi) 41834 Littcarr (7.2 mi) 41773 Vicco (7.3 mi) 41836 Mallie (7.6 mi) 41848 Roxana (7.9 mi) 41821 Hallie (8 mi) 41843 Pine Top (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	8.88 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.1747
Longitude	-82.9278
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	53.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$29,492

Median household income

$16,339

Per capita income

$58,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	21.1%
18 and over	553	78.9%
65 and over	113	16.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	701	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
Median income	$29,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.6%

$50k–$100k 48.2%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	35.1%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	118	41.4%
Households with children under 18	78	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	39.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	23.1%
Married	64.2%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	5.8%
Divorced	7.4%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 56.9%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	47.6%
High school	50	40.3%
College / grad school	15	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.3%

Retail trade 24.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 7.2%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	40.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	17.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	40.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	79.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.9%
Public insurance	76.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	662	94.4%
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)	701	100.0%
Born in same state	701	100.0%
Born in different state	599	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	245	35%
French	65	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	9%
English	7	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41826

What city is ZIP code 41826 in?

ZIP code 41826 is primarily assigned to Jeremiah, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41826 in?

ZIP code 41826 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41826 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 41826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41826 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 41826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41826?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41826?

Health data for ZIP code 41826 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41826 in?

ZIP code 41826 observes the EST timezone.