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Letcher County
Millstone, KY
41838
41838 ZIP Code — Millstone, KY
Letcher County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41838 is located in
Millstone ,
Kentucky ,
within Letcher County .
It covers approximately 8.59 square miles and serves a population of
1,031 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41838
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $32,352. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
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 (45%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 41838 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
1,031
Population density
120 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
133
Geography
Land area
8.59 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
37.1943
Longitude
-82.7453
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
88.2%
66.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
4.5%
23.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
8.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$32,352
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 123 11.9% 18 and over 908 88.1% 65 and over 215 20.9% Median age 51.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 1,018 98.7% Black or African American 13 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
88.2%
66.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
4.5%
23.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
8.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 10.0% $25k–$35k 35.8% $35k–$50k 48.9% Median income $32,352
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $61,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 58.9% Renter occupied 41.1% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 87.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.4% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 12.5% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 7.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 64.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 35.5% 3 bedrooms 64.5% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 15.9% 2 vehicles 30.5% 3 or more 53.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 94.1% Propane / LP gas 5.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 263 81.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 58 18.1% Households with children under 18 132 41.1% Households with seniors (65+) 124 38.6% Average household size 3.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.5% 28.9% Married 42.6% 54.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 13.8% Divorced 9.2% 2.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
29.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 59.5% Bachelor's or higher 3.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 33 20.0% College / grad school 132 80.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
83.1%
Professional & management
16.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 83.1% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 5.8% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.8% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
34.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.8% Retirement income 24.0% Supplemental Security 25.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 45.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.7% High blood pressure 44.4% High cholesterol 38.0% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.6% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 14.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.3% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 36.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.1% Depression 28.5% Fair or poor health 27.5% Poor mental health 20.3% Poor physical health 18.3% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 46.6% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 24.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 43.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 50.6% 65 and over 43.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 7.8% Public insurance 97.6% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,031 100.0% 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) 1,031 100.0% Born in same state 1,031 100.0% Born in different state 802 77.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 52 5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 4.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.1% Internet access 78.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41838
What city is ZIP code 41838 in?
ZIP code 41838 is primarily assigned to Millstone, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41838 in?
ZIP code 41838 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41838?
37% of residents in ZIP code 41838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 41838?
4% 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 41838 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 41838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41838?
The median home value in ZIP code 41838 is $61,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 41838 in?
ZIP code 41838 observes the EST timezone.
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