41831 ZIP Code — Leburn, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41831 is located in Leburn, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 18.89 square miles and serves a population of 997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41831

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,321. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 41831 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

997

population

18.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leburn	Acceptable
Leburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41839 Mousie (4.3 mi) 41772 Vest (5.2 mi) 41740 Emmalena (7.1 mi) 41822 Hindman (7.2 mi) 41630 Garrett (8.3 mi) 41722 Bulan (8.5 mi) 41640 Hueysville (8.5 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (8.8 mi) 41666 Wayland (9 mi) 41862 Topmost (10.1 mi) 41836 Mallie (10.2 mi) 41834 Littcarr (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	997
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	18.89 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.4252
Longitude	-82.9693
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	46.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

997

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$50,321

Median household income

$27,563

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	119	11.9%
18 and over	878	88.1%
65 and over	180	18.1%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	988	98.9%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 24.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	24.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$50,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	54.3%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	147	32.6%
Female householder, no spouse	56	12.4%
Households with children under 18	128	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	32.8%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	26.8%
Married	41.5%	59.5%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	8.1%
Divorced	9.4%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	16.3%
High school	77	43.3%
College / grad school	72	40.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Information 8.0%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Professional & management 1.6%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.8%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	7.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.5%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	17.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 40.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.7%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	95.2%
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)	995	99.8%
Born in same state	995	99.8%
Born in different state	822	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	13.4%
French	133	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	11.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41831

What city is ZIP code 41831 in?

ZIP code 41831 is primarily assigned to Leburn, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41831 in?

ZIP code 41831 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41831?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 41831 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 41831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41831?

20% of residents in ZIP code 41831 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41831 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 41831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41831 in?

ZIP code 41831 observes the EST timezone.