41844 ZIP Code — Pippa Passes, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41844 is located in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 15.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41844

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 $60,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 41844 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,391

population

15.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pippa Passes	Acceptable
Pippa Passes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41862 Topmost (3.3 mi) 41843 Pine Top (4.2 mi) 41828 Kite (4.9 mi) 41836 Mallie (5 mi) 41822 Hindman (6.4 mi) 41834 Littcarr (6.7 mi) 41839 Mousie (7.1 mi) 41669 Wheelwright (7.5 mi) 41606 Bevinsville (7.7 mi) 41666 Wayland (7.7 mi) 41812 Deane (8.1 mi) 41636 Hi Hat (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,391
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	15.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.3365
Longitude	-82.8535
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	89.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,391

Population

People per sq mi

27.1

Median age

$28,750

Median household income

$17,802

Per capita income

$60,700

Median home value

$530

Median monthly rent

48.1%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

113

142

20–24

152

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	178	12.8%
18 and over	1,213	87.2%
65 and over	188	13.5%
Median age	27.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Black or African American 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,326	94.1%
Black or African American	29	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.3%
Other race	13	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.7%
Asian	8	0.6%
Two or more races	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.7%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 15.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 22.2%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	15.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	22.2%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.3%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,700
Median rent / month	$530
Owner occupied	48.1%
Renter occupied	51.9%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	6.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.7%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	29.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	83	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	234	47.7%
Households with children under 18	137	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	32.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.5%	37.9%
Married	28.3%	27.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.4%	4.8%
Divorced	9.8%	28.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	4.0%
Elementary school	75	13.0%
High school	24	4.2%
College / grad school	453	78.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 52.3%

Finance & real estate 15.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Retail trade 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	36.0%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	27.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 33.1%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	21.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	22.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	82.1%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	56.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,343	96.5%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,373	98.7%
Born in same state	1,363	98.0%
Born in different state	1,000	71.9%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	220	15.8%
French	106	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41844

What city is ZIP code 41844 in?

ZIP code 41844 is primarily assigned to Pippa Passes, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41844 in?

ZIP code 41844 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41844?

29% of residents in ZIP code 41844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41844 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 41844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41844?

The median home value in ZIP code 41844 is $60,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41844?

The median household income in ZIP code 41844 is $28,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41844 in?

ZIP code 41844 observes the EST timezone.