41766 ZIP Code — Thousandsticks, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41766 is located in Thousandsticks, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 4.46 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41766

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,600.

Median household income is $21,300. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 66% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 41766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

450

population

4.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41766

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City	Status
Thousandsticks	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	450
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	4.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1920
Longitude	-83.4395
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	75.2%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

450

Population

101

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$21,300

Median household income

$12,459

Per capita income

$92,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

48.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

11.6%

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	97	21.6%
18 and over	353	78.4%
65 and over	148	32.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Two or more races 11.1%

Group	Count	%
White	394	77.9%
Hispanic or Latino	56	11.1%
Two or more races	56	11.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.2%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 29.0%

$15k–$25k 33.9%

$25k–$35k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	29.0%
$15k–$25k	33.9%
$25k–$35k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
Median income	$21,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 53.8%

$150k–$200k 30.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	34.4%
1970–1979	1.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	61.3%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	33.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	37	19.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	33.9%
Households with children under 18	46	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	57.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	34.9%
Married	70.8%	36.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.0%
Divorced	0.0%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 70.5%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	32.1%
High school	43	55.1%
College / grad school	10	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.2%

Professional & management 22.9%

Agriculture & mining 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	39.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	18.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.0%
Carpool	30.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 48.4%

Under 18 years 90.7%

18 and over 36.8%

Married-couple families 19.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.6%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.9%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	39.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	28.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.6%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.0%
Public insurance	79.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	421	93.6%
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)	450	100.0%
Born in same state	450	100.0%
Born in different state	377	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	17.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41766

What city is ZIP code 41766 in?

ZIP code 41766 is primarily assigned to Thousandsticks, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41766 in?

ZIP code 41766 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41766?

48% of residents in ZIP code 41766 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41766 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 41766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41766 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 41766 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41766?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 41766 in?

ZIP code 41766 observes the EST timezone.