41759 ZIP Code — Sassafras, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41759 is located in Sassafras, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 10.46 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41759

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 41759 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

522

population

10.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sassafras	Acceptable
Sassafras	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41773 Vicco (0.5 mi) 41746 Happy (4.1 mi) 41834 Littcarr (5.2 mi) 41847 Redfox (5.3 mi) 41751 Jeff (5.5 mi) 41804 Blackey (6.3 mi) 41822 Hindman (6.9 mi) 41826 Jeremiah (6.9 mi) 41836 Mallie (7.1 mi) 41740 Emmalena (7.9 mi) 41845 Premium (8.9 mi) 41824 Isom (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	10.46 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	37.2336
Longitude	-83.0289
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	84.0%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

Median household income

$21,629

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

278

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	19.9%
18 and over	418	80.1%
65 and over	99	19.0%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Black or African American 8.4%

Group	Count	%
White	478	91.6%
Black or African American	44	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.0%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 29.6%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	29.6%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	28.8%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.1%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	33.4%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	20.3%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	12.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	6.9%
3 or more	55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	90.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	57	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	48	20.6%
Households with children under 18	114	48.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	29.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	12.9%
Married	56.8%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.4%
Divorced	21.6%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 37.2%

HS graduate 12.1%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.7%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	21.4%
High school	40	31.7%
College / grad school	53	42.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Wholesale trade 25.9%

Retail trade 24.7%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	45.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.0%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	38.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.6%
Public insurance	84.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	92.9%
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)	522	100.0%
Born in same state	522	100.0%
Born in different state	297	56.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41759

What city is ZIP code 41759 in?

ZIP code 41759 is primarily assigned to Sassafras, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41759 in?

ZIP code 41759 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41759?

20% of residents in ZIP code 41759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41759 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 41759 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41759?

Health data for ZIP code 41759 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 41759?

ZIP code 41759 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41759 in?

ZIP code 41759 observes the EST timezone.