41764 ZIP Code — Smilax, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41764 is located in Smilax, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 17.60 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41764

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 58%.

Overall, ZIP code 41764 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.

409

population

17.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41764 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41764

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41764. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smilax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41776 Wooton (1.2 mi) 41777 Yeaddiss (5.6 mi) 41763 Slemp (7 mi) 41751 Jeff (9.4 mi) 40808 Big Laurel (9.4 mi) 41731 Cornettsville (10 mi) 41729 Combs (10.1 mi) 41746 Happy (10.5 mi) 40868 Stinnett (10.5 mi) 41735 Delphia (11.3 mi) 41749 Hyden (11.7 mi) 41701 Hazard (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	17.60 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.1217
Longitude	-83.2493
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	67.4%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

Median household income

$16,843

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

35.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	6.6%
18 and over	382	93.4%
65 and over	132	32.3%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 8.3%

Group	Count	%
White	375	91.7%
Two or more races	34	8.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 18.1%

$10k–$15k 21.3%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 40.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.1%
$10k–$15k	21.3%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	40.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.4%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	40.6%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	21.8%
Cohabiting couple	52	24.1%
Male householder, no spouse	29	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	88	40.7%
Households with children under 18	11	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	44.0%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	17.2%
Married	18.4%	24.5%
Separated	4.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.2%
Divorced	46.8%	29.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 9.8%

Some college, no degree 47.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 47.7%

Public administration 33.9%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	52.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	47.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	18.3%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 35.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 38.2%

Married-couple families 76.6%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	58.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	47.2%
65 and over	91.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	66.0%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	100.0%
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)	409	100.0%
Born in same state	409	100.0%
Born in different state	388	94.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	23.2%
Arab	85	20.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.8%
Internet access	70.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41764

What city is ZIP code 41764 in?

ZIP code 41764 is primarily assigned to Smilax, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41764 in?

ZIP code 41764 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41764?

36% of residents in ZIP code 41764 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41764 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 41764 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41764 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41764 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41764 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 41764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41764 in?

ZIP code 41764 observes the EST timezone.