41843 ZIP Code — Pine Top, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41843 is located in Pine Top, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 11.91 square miles and serves a population of 306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41843

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 household income is $29,479. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 41843 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.

306

population

11.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Top	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41836 Mallie (3.4 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (4.2 mi) 41828 Kite (4.5 mi) 41834 Littcarr (5.2 mi) 41812 Deane (5.4 mi) 41824 Isom (5.7 mi) 41847 Redfox (6.1 mi) 41862 Topmost (6.7 mi) 41822 Hindman (6.9 mi) 41826 Jeremiah (8.1 mi) 41669 Wheelwright (8.4 mi) 41606 Bevinsville (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	306
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	11.91 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.2758
Longitude	-82.8549
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	78.6%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

306

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$29,479

Median household income

$17,918

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

37.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

155

Housing units

4.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	16.7%
18 and over	255	83.3%
65 and over	72	23.5%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	306	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 30.3%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.3%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
Median income	$29,479

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.4%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	69.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	47	30.3%
Households with children under 18	44	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	38.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	0.0%
Married	71.1%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	35.1%
Divorced	0.0%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	61.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	32	38.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.5%

Transportation & utilities 20.6%

Other services 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.5%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 37.6%

Under 18 years 49.0%

18 and over 35.3%

Married-couple families 40.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	29.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	29.3%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.7%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	306	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)	306	100.0%
Born in same state	306	100.0%
Born in different state	274	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	16.7%
French	19	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41843

What city is ZIP code 41843 in?

ZIP code 41843 is primarily assigned to Pine Top, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41843 in?

ZIP code 41843 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41843?

38% of residents in ZIP code 41843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41843?

5% 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 41843 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 41843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41843?

Health data for ZIP code 41843 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41843 in?

ZIP code 41843 observes the EST timezone.