41832 ZIP Code — Letcher, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41832 is located in Letcher, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 7.45 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41832

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

322

population

7.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41832

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City	Status
Letcher	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	7.45 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.1490
Longitude	-82.9722
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	45.6%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

Median household income

$43,001

Per capita income

$84,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	322	100.0%
65 and over	63	19.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	322	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.2%

$25k–$35k 26.2%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 43.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	26.2%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	43.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 73.3%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.3%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.0%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	23.5%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	34.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	34.4%
Average household size	1.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	71.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 35.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 10.1%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	10.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	15.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	39.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.3%
65 and over	85.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	322	100.0%
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)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	208	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	4.7%
French	15	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.8%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41832

What city is ZIP code 41832 in?

ZIP code 41832 is primarily assigned to Letcher, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41832 in?

ZIP code 41832 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41832 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 41832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41832?

Health data for ZIP code 41832 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41832?

The median home value in ZIP code 41832 is $84,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 41832?

ZIP code 41832 has an estimated population of 322 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41832 in?

ZIP code 41832 observes the EST timezone.