41171 ZIP Code — Sandy Hook, KY

Elliott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41171 is located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, within Elliott County. It covers approximately 118.57 square miles and serves a population of 4,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41171

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $35,563. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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 (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 41171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,879

population

118.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandy Hook	Acceptable
Sandy Hook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41159 Martha (10.9 mi) 41124 Blaine (13.5 mi) 41143 Grayson (14.2 mi) 41146 Hitchins (14.2 mi) 41472 West Liberty (15.3 mi) 41164 Olive Hill (15.4 mi) 41219 Flatgap (17.4 mi) 40313 Clearfield (18 mi) 40351 Morehead (18.8 mi) 41201 Adams (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,879
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	118.57 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	38.1316
Longitude	-83.0765
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	61.1%	64.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	26.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,879

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$35,563

Median household income

$15,611

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,509

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

137

5–9

158

10–14

103

109

15–19

175

20–24

114

468

25–34

306

466

35–44

305

392

45–54

256

196

55–59

129

60–64

361

65–74

236

161

75–84

105

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	845	17.3%
18 and over	4,034	82.7%
65 and over	961	19.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,620	94.5%
Black or African American	213	4.4%
Two or more races	37	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.2%
Other race	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	64.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	26.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$35,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	43.7%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	54.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	683	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	108	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	218	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	358	26.2%
Households with children under 18	416	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	564	41.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	16.7%
Married	36.5%	48.4%
Separated	3.8%	2.6%
Widowed	3.6%	19.0%
Divorced	20.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.8%
Kindergarten	27	4.4%
Elementary school	384	63.1%
High school	149	24.5%
College / grad school	38	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Public administration 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 39.1%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 43.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	43.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,649	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)	4,874	99.9%
Born in same state	4,870	99.8%
Born in different state	4,067	83.4%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,030	41.6%
Italian	771	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	385	7.9%
English	43	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.0%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41171

What city is ZIP code 41171 in?

ZIP code 41171 is primarily assigned to Sandy Hook, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41171 in?

ZIP code 41171 falls within Elliott County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41171?

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 poverty rate in ZIP code 41171?

26% of residents in ZIP code 41171 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41171 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 41171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41171?

The median home value in ZIP code 41171 is $94,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 41171 in?

ZIP code 41171 observes the EST timezone.