41557 ZIP Code — Raccoon, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41557 is located in Raccoon, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 25.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41557

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,723. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41557 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.

2,146

population

25.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raccoon	Acceptable
Raccoon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41501 Pikeville (4.5 mi) 41539 Kimper (5.9 mi) 41554 Phyllis (6.9 mi) 41559 Regina (7.3 mi) 41562 Shelbiana (8.1 mi) 41519 Canada (8.2 mi) 41564 Sidney (8.8 mi) 41543 Mc Andrews (8.9 mi) 41513 Belcher (9.7 mi) 41540 Lick Creek (10.5 mi) 41555 Pinsonfork (10.8 mi) 41560 Robinson Creek (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,146
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	25.13 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	37.4918
Longitude	-82.4257
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	64.9%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,146

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$32,723

Median household income

$22,030

Per capita income

$152,000

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

869

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

120

10–14

138

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

126

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

181

65–74

208

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	29.3%
18 and over	1,518	70.7%
65 and over	480	22.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,082	94.2%
Hispanic or Latino	64	2.9%
Two or more races	64	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 22.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$32,723

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,000
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	31.0%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.5%
Electricity	82.4%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	547	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	215	25.7%
Households with children under 18	234	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	41.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	11.9%
Married	64.8%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	12.2%
Divorced	5.1%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	45	7.2%
Elementary school	378	60.9%
High school	93	15.0%
College / grad school	105	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Public administration 9.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 47.0%

18 and over 27.0%

Married-couple families 34.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,046	95.3%
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)	2,146	100.0%
Born in same state	2,146	100.0%
Born in different state	1,672	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	431	20.1%
Italian	404	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	397	18.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41557

What city is ZIP code 41557 in?

ZIP code 41557 is primarily assigned to Raccoon, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41557 in?

ZIP code 41557 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41557?

33% of residents in ZIP code 41557 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41557 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 41557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41557 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41557?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 41557 in?

ZIP code 41557 observes the EST timezone.