41839 ZIP Code — Mousie, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41839 is located in Mousie, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 12.96 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41839

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 $91,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,109. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41839 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

561

population

12.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mousie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41630 Garrett (4.3 mi) 41831 Leburn (4.3 mi) 41666 Wayland (4.7 mi) 41640 Hueysville (5.8 mi) 41643 Lackey (6.3 mi) 41862 Topmost (6.9 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (7.1 mi) 41622 Eastern (7.3 mi) 41822 Hindman (9 mi) 41772 Vest (9.2 mi) 41636 Hi Hat (10 mi) 41647 Mc Dowell (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	12.96 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.4354
Longitude	-82.8916
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	57.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$65,109

Median household income

$22,958

Per capita income

$91,300

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	110	19.6%
18 and over	451	80.4%
65 and over	28	5.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	561	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 20.5%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	20.5%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
Median income	$65,109

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 61.3%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,300
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	33.8%
1980–1989	42.5%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.9%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	72.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	31	17.6%
Households with children under 18	106	60.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	13.1%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	26.5%
Married	52.1%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.2%
Divorced	6.6%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 24.8%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 17.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	11.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	48.7%
High school	36	31.3%
College / grad school	10	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Professional & management 10.7%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Construction 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.6%
Service	56.1%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.5%
Government	50.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	31.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 44.5%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.8%
Retirement income	59.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.0%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	38.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	16.4%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	67.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	543	96.8%
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)	561	100.0%
Born in same state	561	100.0%
Born in different state	438	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	16.6%
Italian	23	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41839

What city is ZIP code 41839 in?

ZIP code 41839 is primarily assigned to Mousie, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41839 in?

ZIP code 41839 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41839?

17% of residents in ZIP code 41839 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41839 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 41839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41839?

The median home value in ZIP code 41839 is $91,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41839?

Health data for ZIP code 41839 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41839 in?

ZIP code 41839 observes the EST timezone.