41563 ZIP Code — Shelby Gap, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41563 is located in Shelby Gap, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 7.17 square miles and serves a population of 348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41563

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 $119,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 41563 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

348

population

7.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelby Gap	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	348
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	7.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.2305
Longitude	-82.5283
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	51.9%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

348

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

Median household income

$17,634

Per capita income

$119,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	108	31.0%
18 and over	240	69.0%
65 and over	60	17.2%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	319	84.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29	7.7%
Two or more races	29	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 13.6%

$15k–$25k 22.9%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	13.6%
$15k–$25k	22.9%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 31.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	36.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	63.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	38.6%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	87.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	3.4%
Female householder, no spouse	48	40.7%
Households with children under 18	56	47.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	37.3%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.8%	22.5%
Married	50.8%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	12.3%
Widowed	0.0%	9.4%
Divorced	3.3%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	45.1%
High school	18	25.4%
College / grad school	21	29.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 38.6%

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Information 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.0%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	19.3%
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)	36.1

Poverty

All people 38.7%

Under 18 years 60.2%

18 and over 30.4%

Married-couple families 22.7%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	21.2%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	42.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.8%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	36.7%
65 and over	76.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	73.3%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	94.8%
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)	348	100.0%
Born in same state	348	100.0%
Born in different state	323	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	16.7%
French	22	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41563

What city is ZIP code 41563 in?

ZIP code 41563 is primarily assigned to Shelby Gap, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41563 in?

ZIP code 41563 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41563?

39% of residents in ZIP code 41563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41563 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 41563 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 41563 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 41563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41563 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 41563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41563 in?

ZIP code 41563 observes the EST timezone.