41262 ZIP Code — Tomahawk, KY

Martin County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41262 is located in Tomahawk, Kentucky, within Martin County. It covers approximately 26.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41262

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 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,235. SNAP benefit usage at 53% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 41262 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,417
population
26.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41262 ZIP code map
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City Status
Tomahawk Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,417
Population density 54 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 159
Geography
Land area 26.33 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 37.8534
Longitude -82.6109
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 52.6% 59.2% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 38.6% 25.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 14.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.8% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,417
Population
54
People per sq mi
22.9
Median age
$73,235
Median household income
$16,384
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
450
Housing units
1.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
69
19
5–9
16
91
10–14
80
21
15–19
19
171
20–24
151
109
35–44
97
31
45–54
27
58
55–59
51
12
60–64
10
28
65–74
25
113
75–84
100
21
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839427.8%
18 and over1,02372.2%
65 and over30621.6%
Median age22.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,417100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.6% 59.2% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 38.6% 25.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 14.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.8% 4.2%
Under $10k 7.7%
$15k–$25k 15.7%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 15.2%
$50k–$75k 26.3%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.7%
$15k–$25k15.7%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k15.2%
$50k–$75k26.3%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k18.8%
Median income$73,235

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.9%
$50k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied79.9%
Renter occupied20.1%
Vacant26.5%
Single-family detached67.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–200912.1%
1990–199914.6%
1980–198910.6%
1970–197949.2%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19592.1%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms42.4%
3 bedrooms29.9%
4 bedrooms24.2%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle31.7%
2 vehicles24.5%
3 or more38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas14.2%
Electricity57.2%
Propane / LP gas2.3%
Wood26.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26969.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse5113.1%
Female householder, no spouse6817.5%
Households with children under 1821555.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21455.2%
Average household size3.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.5%31.2%
Married52.0%48.6%
Separated8.1%1.6%
Widowed0.0%5.7%
Divorced2.5%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 44.2%
Some college, no degree 29.4%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.6%
Bachelor's or higher1.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school15042.5%
High school226.2%
College / grad school18151.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.3%
Public administration 27.2%
Education & healthcare 13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%
Wholesale trade 8.2%
Information 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts0.0%
Service36.1%
Sales & office53.5%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation10.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.8%
Government27.2%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.9%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 17.2%
Married-couple families 19.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.2%
Retirement income34.5%
Supplemental Security17.3%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP52.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure42.3%
High cholesterol37.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.1%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.2%
Depression27.2%
Fair or poor health22.7%
Poor mental health19.4%
Poor physical health15.4%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist49.4%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss22.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans252.4%
Disability%
Any disability31.0%
Under 187.1%
18–64 years21.2%
65 and over84.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.5%
Public insurance68.5%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 198.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26989.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,417100.0%
Born in same state1,417100.0%
Born in different state1,04273.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1409.9%
Arab1299.1%
AncestryCount%
French70.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.4%
Internet access81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41262

What city is ZIP code 41262 in?

ZIP code 41262 is primarily assigned to Tomahawk, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41262 in?

ZIP code 41262 falls within Martin County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41262 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 41262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 41262?

ZIP code 41262 has an estimated population of 1,417 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41262?

The median household income in ZIP code 41262 is $73,235, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41262 in?

ZIP code 41262 observes the EST timezone.

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