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Knott County
Mallie, KY
41836
41836 ZIP Code — Mallie, KY
Knott County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41836 is located in
Mallie ,
Kentucky ,
within Knott County .
It covers approximately 16.56 square miles and serves a population of
979 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41836
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 41836 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
979
Population density
59 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
16.56 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
37.2844
Longitude
-82.9161
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
66.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
49.9%
25.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.0%
7.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 107 10.9% 18 and over 872 89.1% 65 and over 281 28.7% Median age 51.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
66.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
49.9%
25.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.0%
7.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
4.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 16.2% $15k–$25k 21.8% $25k–$35k 15.2% $35k–$50k 1.3% $50k–$75k 27.9% $75k–$100k 1.6% $100k–$150k 12.5% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $49,900 Median rent / month $928 Owner occupied 65.2% Renter occupied 34.8% Vacant 24.0% Single-family detached 58.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.8% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 21.6% 1980–1989 17.4% 1970–1979 24.4% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 12.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.4% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 30.1% 3 bedrooms 35.6% 4 bedrooms 28.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 50.0% 2 vehicles 42.0% 3 or more 8.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.1% Electricity 50.5% Propane / LP gas 17.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 209 55.6% Cohabiting couple 33 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 93 24.7% Female householder, no spouse 41 10.9% Households with children under 18 45 12.0% Households with seniors (65+) 180 47.9% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.8% 31.9% Married 44.0% 44.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.2% 17.1% Divorced 0.0% 6.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
39.1%
Some college, no degree
2.8%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 50.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 4.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 16 12.1% High school 75 56.8% College / grad school 35 26.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.3%
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.9% Service 34.1% Sales & office 9.5% Natural resources & construction 23.6% Production & transportation 12.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.5% Government 8.1% Self-employed 3.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.6% Carpool 33.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
73.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.2% Retirement income 30.1% Supplemental Security 43.1% Cash public assistance 8.5% Food stamps / SNAP 27.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.6% High blood pressure 46.3% High cholesterol 41.0% Diabetes 15.3% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 15.4% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.6% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 37.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.0% Depression 28.2% Fair or poor health 28.5% Poor mental health 20.6% Poor physical health 19.1% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 44.5% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 27.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 29.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 34.9% 65 and over 29.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 23.9% Public insurance 81.4% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 973 99.4% 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) 973 99.4% Born in same state 973 99.4% Born in different state 825 84.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 177 18.1% Italian 129 13.2%
Ancestry Count % French 21 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 97.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41836
What city is ZIP code 41836 in?
ZIP code 41836 is primarily assigned to Mallie, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41836 in?
ZIP code 41836 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 41836 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 41836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 41836 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 41836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41836?
24% of residents in ZIP code 41836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 41836?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 41836 in?
ZIP code 41836 observes the EST timezone.
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