41539 ZIP Code — Kimper, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41539 is located in Kimper, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 42.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41539

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,250. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 41539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,387

population

42.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kimper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41554 Phyllis (2.8 mi) 41543 Mc Andrews (4.3 mi) 41555 Pinsonfork (5.5 mi) 41557 Raccoon (5.9 mi) 41519 Canada (6.6 mi) 41524 Fedscreek (6.8 mi) 41559 Regina (7.5 mi) 41548 Mouthcard (7.9 mi) 41540 Lick Creek (7.9 mi) 41566 Steele (8.6 mi) 41553 Phelps (8.6 mi) 41564 Sidney (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,387
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	42.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4906
Longitude	-82.3177
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	73.1%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,387

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$54,250

Median household income

$27,030

Per capita income

$60,600

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

626

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	15.1%
18 and over	1,178	84.9%
65 and over	309	22.3%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,347	95.2%
Two or more races	40	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.1%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 18.2%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	18.2%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$54,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,600
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	42.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	32.8%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.4%
Electricity	82.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	198	29.2%
Households with children under 18	121	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	36.6%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	20.5%
Married	62.4%	53.8%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	13.2%
Divorced	12.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	12.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	115	49.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	88	38.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Public administration 21.1%

Construction 11.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Professional & management 8.7%

Retail trade 6.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.0%
Government	43.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 49.8%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 78.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,293	93.2%
Spanish	18	1.4%
Other Indo-European	18	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,387	100.0%
Born in same state	1,387	100.0%
Born in different state	1,039	74.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	438	31.6%
French	263	19%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41539

What city is ZIP code 41539 in?

ZIP code 41539 is primarily assigned to Kimper, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41539 in?

ZIP code 41539 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41539?

25% of residents in ZIP code 41539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41539?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 41539 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 41539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41539 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 41539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41539 in?

ZIP code 41539 observes the EST timezone.