41858 ZIP Code — Whitesburg, KY

Letcher County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41858 is located in Whitesburg, Kentucky, within Letcher County. It covers approximately 87.26 square miles and serves a population of 7,473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41858

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. Median home value is $102,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $40,038. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 41858 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,473

population

87.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitesburg	Acceptable
Whitesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41837 Mayking (4.5 mi) 41824 Isom (4.7 mi) 41845 Premium (5.5 mi) 40826 Eolia (6.5 mi) 41826 Jeremiah (6.7 mi) 41840 Neon (6.9 mi) 41812 Deane (6.9 mi) 41825 Jackhorn (8.1 mi) 41847 Redfox (8.3 mi) 41835 Mc Roberts (9 mi) 40862 Partridge (9.1 mi) 41843 Pine Top (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,473
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	87.26 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	37.1490
Longitude	-82.8100
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	68.0%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,473

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$40,038

Median household income

$25,988

Per capita income

$102,000

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

2,605

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

238

212

5–9

245

269

10–14

310

190

15–19

220

168

20–24

194

331

25–34

382

471

35–44

544

365

45–54

423

248

55–59

286

207

60–64

239

573

65–74

662

192

75–84

223

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,734	23.2%
18 and over	5,739	76.8%
65 and over	1,726	23.1%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Asian 0.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,408	99%
Asian	39	0.5%
Two or more races	15	0.2%
Black or African American	11	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	23.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	8.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$40,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,000
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	77.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,295	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	135	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	669	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	877	29.5%
Households with children under 18	1,046	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,122	37.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	18.2%
Married	52.1%	45.4%
Separated	1.6%	1.0%
Widowed	6.3%	13.8%
Divorced	11.1%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	2.3%
Kindergarten	18	1.1%
Elementary school	1,015	60.8%
High school	236	14.1%
College / grad school	361	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Public administration 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 2.1%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 37.5%

Under 18 years 55.4%

18 and over 31.8%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 73.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	256	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,030	94.1%
Spanish	48	0.7%
Other Indo-European	44	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,439	99.5%
Born in same state	7,439	99.5%
Born in different state	6,155	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	0.5%
Not a US citizen	24	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	886	11.9%
Italian	811	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	699	9.4%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41858

What city is ZIP code 41858 in?

ZIP code 41858 is primarily assigned to Whitesburg, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41858 in?

ZIP code 41858 falls within Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41858?

38% of residents in ZIP code 41858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41858 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 41858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41858?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41858?

The median home value in ZIP code 41858 is $102,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41858 in?

ZIP code 41858 observes the EST timezone.