41189 ZIP Code — Tollesboro, KY

Lewis County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41189 is located in Tollesboro, Kentucky, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 48.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41189

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. Median home value is $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,375. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 61 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (17%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 41189 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,168

population

48.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41189 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41189

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41189. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tollesboro	Acceptable
Tollesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41179 Vanceburg (8.7 mi) 45144 Manchester (9.5 mi) 45650 Lynx (12.8 mi) 41041 Flemingsburg (13.4 mi) 41056 Maysville (13.8 mi) 41093 Wallingford (14 mi) 45101 Aberdeen (14.6 mi) 45684 Stout (15.8 mi) 45693 West Union (15.8 mi) 45616 Blue Creek (17.4 mi) 41055 Mayslick (17.9 mi) 41141 Garrison (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,168
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	48.18 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.5734
Longitude	-83.5324
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	61.9%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,168

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$49,375

Median household income

$25,275

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

768

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

123

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

114

247

45–54

191

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	19.0%
18 and over	1,756	81.0%
65 and over	337	15.5%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 6.4%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,006	92.5%
Two or more races	138	6.4%
Asian	24	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	66.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$49,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	30.7%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	8.6%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	173	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	162	20.5%
Households with children under 18	200	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	34.0%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	13.9%
Married	45.1%	58.4%
Separated	4.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	16.1%
Divorced	14.3%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	213	55.9%
High school	116	30.4%
College / grad school	30	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 22.0%

Construction 17.9%

Retail trade 17.0%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Other services 8.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.8%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	29.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	60.6

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	39.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	17.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	31.9%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	20.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	39.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	32.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,067	95.3%
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)	2,168	100.0%
Born in same state	2,168	100.0%
Born in different state	1,816	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	759	35%
French	381	17.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	14.2%
English	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41189

What city is ZIP code 41189 in?

ZIP code 41189 is primarily assigned to Tollesboro, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41189 in?

ZIP code 41189 falls within Lewis County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41189?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 41189 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 41189 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41189?

16% of residents in ZIP code 41189 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 41189?

Health data for ZIP code 41189 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 41189 in?

ZIP code 41189 observes the EST timezone.