41348 ZIP Code — Lost Creek, KY

Breathitt County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41348 is located in Lost Creek, Kentucky, within Breathitt County. It covers approximately 39.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41348

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $30,809. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 41348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,171
population
39.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41348 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lost Creek Acceptable
Lost Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
41339 Jackson (4.4 mi) 41727 Chavies (5.9 mi) 41317 Clayhole (6.1 mi) 41754 Krypton (8.8 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (10.3 mi) 41712 Ary (10.4 mi) 41722 Bulan (11.8 mi) 41701 Hazard (12.5 mi) 41721 Buckhorn (12.7 mi) 41729 Combs (13 mi) 41772 Vest (13.7 mi) 41385 Vancleve (14.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,171
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 39.00 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 37.4373
Longitude -83.3094
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 87.2% 65.7% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 8.9% 24.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 1.8% 8.3% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.7% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,171
Population
30
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$30,809
Median household income
$18,247
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$463
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
36.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
368
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
54
37
10–14
40
38
15–19
41
55
20–24
60
76
25–34
84
40
35–44
44
89
45–54
97
45
55–59
50
32
60–64
36
84
65–74
93
11
75–84
13
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821218.1%
18 and over95981.9%
65 and over20417.4%
Median age40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%
Two or more races 0.8%
Black or African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,15497.9%
Two or more races90.8%
Black or African American80.7%
Hispanic or Latino80.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 87.2% 65.7% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 8.9% 24.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 1.8% 8.3% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.7% 4.2%
Under $10k 7.5%
$10k–$15k 11.8%
$15k–$25k 24.1%
$25k–$35k 12.5%
$35k–$50k 12.0%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 6.0%
$100k–$150k 6.5%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.5%
$10k–$15k11.8%
$15k–$25k24.1%
$25k–$35k12.5%
$35k–$50k12.0%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k6.0%
$100k–$150k6.5%
$150k–$200k1.1%
Median income$30,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.4%
$50k–$100k 25.4%
$100k–$150k 5.9%
$150k–$200k 10.1%
$200k–$300k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$463
Owner occupied66.0%
Renter occupied34.0%
Vacant11.6%
Single-family detached43.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes54.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.1%
2010–201911.6%
2000–200916.0%
1990–199917.5%
1980–198920.9%
1970–197912.4%
1960–196915.2%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19491.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms43.9%
3 bedrooms38.6%
4 bedrooms7.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle15.1%
1 vehicle46.9%
2 vehicles19.1%
3 or more18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity66.5%
Propane / LP gas11.8%
Fuel oil6.5%
Wood14.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20043.0%
Cohabiting couple224.7%
Male householder, no spouse10723.0%
Female householder, no spouse13629.2%
Households with children under 1815533.3%
Households with seniors (65+)13328.6%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.6%32.8%
Married42.3%44.6%
Separated3.7%6.7%
Widowed1.9%6.1%
Divorced6.4%9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.2%
HS graduate 45.8%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.9%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.8%
Bachelor's or higher12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2111.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7039.5%
High school6235.0%
College / grad school2413.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%
Manufacturing 20.9%
Construction 11.7%
Professional & management 8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Retail trade 6.1%
Agriculture & mining 2.5%
Public administration 2.5%
Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.1%
Service20.2%
Sales & office3.4%
Natural resources & construction13.5%
Production & transportation21.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.6%
Government22.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone59.1%
Carpool31.9%
Public transit1.3%
Walk0.6%
Work from home7.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.0

Poverty

All people 36.8%
Under 18 years 47.2%
18 and over 34.5%
Married-couple families 27.0%
Female-led households 84.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.2%
Retirement income20.6%
Supplemental Security36.3%
Cash public assistance3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP41.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.5%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol39.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma13.0%
Arthritis36.5%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease16.3%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking35.1%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.2%
Depression29.0%
Fair or poor health31.1%
Poor mental health21.5%
Poor physical health20.2%
No health insurance14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist39.6%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss30.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans303.1%
Disability%
Any disability38.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–64 years43.7%
65 and over41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance30.4%
Public insurance77.9%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06891.2%
Spanish80.7%
Other Indo-European80.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,16399.3%
Born in same state1,16399.3%
Born in different state96282.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen80.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab41235.2%
French22319%
AncestryCount%
Italian363.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.7%
Internet access83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41348

What city is ZIP code 41348 in?

ZIP code 41348 is primarily assigned to Lost Creek, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41348 in?

ZIP code 41348 falls within Breathitt County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41348?

37% of residents in ZIP code 41348 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41348?

13% 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 41348 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 41348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41348?

Health data for ZIP code 41348 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41348 in?

ZIP code 41348 observes the EST timezone.

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