41562 ZIP Code — Shelbiana, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41562 is located in Shelbiana, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 16.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,065 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41562

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $38,242. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 41562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,065

population

16.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelbiana	Acceptable
Shelbiana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41559 Regina (5.5 mi) 41560 Robinson Creek (5.8 mi) 41513 Belcher (7.1 mi) 41534 Hellier (7.1 mi) 41522 Elkhorn City (7.2 mi) 41501 Pikeville (7.8 mi) 41557 Raccoon (8.1 mi) 41512 Ashcamp (8.3 mi) 41660 Teaberry (8.9 mi) 41540 Lick Creek (9.7 mi) 41554 Phyllis (10.2 mi) 41572 Virgie (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,065
Population density	122 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	16.88 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3810
Longitude	-82.4758
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	63.2%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,065

Population

122

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$38,242

Median household income

$19,714

Per capita income

$84,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

823

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

148

161

35–44

155

131

45–54

127

55–59

115

60–64

111

101

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	465	22.5%
18 and over	1,600	77.5%
65 and over	259	12.5%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	2,065	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
Median income	$38,242

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.8%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	77.5%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	437	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	209	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	244	26.6%
Households with children under 18	261	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	24.1%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	8.9%
Married	55.2%	61.6%
Separated	3.9%	4.6%
Widowed	4.5%	17.0%
Divorced	18.3%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.7%
Kindergarten	25	5.9%
Elementary school	207	48.5%
High school	99	23.2%
College / grad school	80	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 16.2%

Finance & real estate 12.8%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Information 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	35.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 73.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.5%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	33.1%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	60.3%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,905	92.3%
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)	2,065	100.0%
Born in same state	2,065	100.0%
Born in different state	1,794	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	409	19.8%
French	139	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41562

What city is ZIP code 41562 in?

ZIP code 41562 is primarily assigned to Shelbiana, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41562 in?

ZIP code 41562 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41562 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41562?

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 41562?

21% of residents in ZIP code 41562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41562?

The median home value in ZIP code 41562 is $84,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 41562 in?

ZIP code 41562 observes the EST timezone.