41828 ZIP Code — Kite, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41828 is located in Kite, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 21.04 square miles and serves a population of 629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 41828 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.

629

population

21.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kite	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41812 Deane (3.8 mi) 41669 Wheelwright (4 mi) 41843 Pine Top (4.5 mi) 41606 Bevinsville (4.5 mi) 41862 Topmost (4.8 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (4.9 mi) 41667 Weeksbury (5 mi) 41650 Melvin (5.8 mi) 41572 Virgie (6.7 mi) 41825 Jackhorn (6.9 mi) 41636 Hi Hat (7.5 mi) 41836 Mallie (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	629
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	21.04 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.2977
Longitude	-82.7787
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	60.3%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

629

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$16,938

Per capita income

$63,800

Median home value

$615

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

245

Housing units

8.6%

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	95	15.1%
18 and over	534	84.9%
65 and over	88	14.0%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	613	97.5%
Two or more races	9	1.4%
Black or African American	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,800
Median rent / month	$615
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	39.1%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	72.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	25	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	14	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	64	31.1%
Households with children under 18	63	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	27.2%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	25.7%
Married	58.7%	53.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.1%
Divorced	12.5%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	10.8%
Kindergarten	11	14.9%
Elementary school	47	63.5%
High school	5	6.8%
College / grad school	3	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.4%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	60.6%
Production & transportation	2.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	32.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.1

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 83.2%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.7%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	25.7%
Cash public assistance	16.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	29.4%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	42.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	25.6%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.6%
Public insurance	67.6%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	602	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)	629	100.0%
Born in same state	629	100.0%
Born in different state	584	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	16.9%
French	48	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41828

What city is ZIP code 41828 in?

ZIP code 41828 is primarily assigned to Kite, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41828 in?

ZIP code 41828 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41828 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41828?

25% of residents in ZIP code 41828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41828?

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 41828 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 41828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41828 in?

ZIP code 41828 observes the EST timezone.