41548 ZIP Code — Mouthcard, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41548 is located in Mouthcard, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 15.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41548

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $23,884. Poverty affects 60% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% 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 professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 41548 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.

1,068

population

15.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mouthcard	Acceptable
Mouthcard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41540 Lick Creek (1.8 mi) 41524 Fedscreek (2.7 mi) 41566 Steele (3.7 mi) 41513 Belcher (4.6 mi) 24603 Big Rock (4.6 mi) 41554 Phyllis (5.2 mi) 41559 Regina (6 mi) 24628 Maxie (6.3 mi) 41539 Kimper (7.9 mi) 41522 Elkhorn City (8.8 mi) 41553 Phelps (9 mi) 41555 Pinsonfork (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,068
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	15.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3836
Longitude	-82.2678
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	80.4%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,068

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$23,884

Median household income

$12,897

Per capita income

Median home value

$602

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

113

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	19.3%
18 and over	862	80.7%
65 and over	161	15.1%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,068	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.4%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 19.9%

$15k–$25k 29.8%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	19.9%
$15k–$25k	29.8%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$23,884

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.1%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$602
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	43.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	79.0%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.2%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	9.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	75.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	26.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	175	47.8%
Female householder, no spouse	70	19.1%
Households with children under 18	113	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	35.5%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	13.9%
Married	19.1%	26.3%
Separated	7.7%	0.0%
Widowed	14.8%	40.3%
Divorced	12.4%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.4%

Some HS, no diploma 23.3%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	3.2%
Elementary school	160	72.4%
High school	30	13.6%
College / grad school	24	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Wholesale trade 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	43.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	22.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 59.6%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 64.3%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	25.7%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	46.6%
65 and over	68.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.5%
Public insurance	86.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,039	97.3%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,068	100.0%
Born in same state	1,060	99.3%
Born in different state	810	75.8%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	387	36.2%
French	167	15.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	116	10.9%
Italian	24	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	52.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41548

What city is ZIP code 41548 in?

ZIP code 41548 is primarily assigned to Mouthcard, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41548 in?

ZIP code 41548 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41548?

60% of residents in ZIP code 41548 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41548 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41548?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41548?

The median household income in ZIP code 41548 is $23,884, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41548 in?

ZIP code 41548 observes the EST timezone.