41837 ZIP Code — Mayking, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41837 is located in Mayking, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 9.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,014 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41837

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. Median home value is $70,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 41837 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.

1,014

population

9.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayking	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40826 Eolia (4.3 mi) 41858 Whitesburg (4.5 mi) 41840 Neon (6 mi) 24279 Pound (6.3 mi) 41825 Jackhorn (7.5 mi) 41835 Mc Roberts (7.5 mi) 41812 Deane (8.7 mi) 41517 Burdine (9 mi) 41824 Isom (9.1 mi) 40862 Partridge (9.4 mi) 41845 Premium (9.7 mi) 41537 Jenkins (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,014
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	9.09 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.1196
Longitude	-82.7368
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	58.8%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,014

Population

112

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$53,125

Median household income

$20,184

Per capita income

$70,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

115

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	141	13.9%
18 and over	873	86.1%
65 and over	157	15.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,014	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.1%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.6%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
No fuel used	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	48	15.8%
Households with children under 18	69	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	37.3%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.7%	15.0%
Married	38.6%	55.1%
Separated	2.7%	10.8%
Widowed	2.7%	6.9%
Divorced	7.3%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	9.6%
High school	119	52.2%
College / grad school	87	38.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Wholesale trade 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Information 10.0%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	21.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 56.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.4%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,014	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)	967	95.4%
Born in same state	956	94.3%
Born in different state	806	79.5%
Foreign born	11	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	4.6%
Not a US citizen	47	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	158	15.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41837

What city is ZIP code 41837 in?

ZIP code 41837 is primarily assigned to Mayking, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41837 in?

ZIP code 41837 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41837 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41837?

4% 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 41837 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 41837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41837?

25% of residents in ZIP code 41837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41837 in?

ZIP code 41837 observes the EST timezone.