41776 ZIP Code — Wooton, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41776 is located in Wooton, Kentucky, within Leslie County. It covers approximately 32.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,940 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41776

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,335. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 41776 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.

1,940

population

32.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wooton	Acceptable
Wooton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41764 Smilax (1.2 mi) 41777 Yeaddiss (6.8 mi) 41763 Slemp (8 mi) 41751 Jeff (9 mi) 41729 Combs (9.1 mi) 41746 Happy (10.2 mi) 40868 Stinnett (10.5 mi) 40808 Big Laurel (10.6 mi) 41749 Hyden (10.7 mi) 41731 Cornettsville (10.8 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (10.8 mi) 41701 Hazard (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,940
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	32.35 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.1382
Longitude	-83.2573
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	64.1%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,940

Population

People per sq mi

31.9

Median age

$32,335

Median household income

$15,479

Per capita income

$68,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

41.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

713

Housing units

3.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

140

20–24

205

25–34

146

35–44

172

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	23.1%
18 and over	1,491	76.9%
65 and over	230	11.9%
Median age	31.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,940	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	66.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	27.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	5.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 19.3%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	19.3%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
Median income	$32,335

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.7%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	55.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	45	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	146	30.0%
Households with children under 18	173	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	44.4%
Average household size	3.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	26.1%
Married	33.2%	44.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.5%
Widowed	8.9%	18.5%
Divorced	0.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	8.2%
Kindergarten	39	9.4%
Elementary school	202	48.4%
High school	78	18.7%
College / grad school	64	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Retail trade 19.3%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	31.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 41.9%

Under 18 years 79.8%

18 and over 32.3%

Married-couple families 38.7%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	14.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	21.2%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.4%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,784	92.0%
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)	1,940	100.0%
Born in same state	1,940	100.0%
Born in different state	1,828	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	4.6%
French	26	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.1%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41776

What city is ZIP code 41776 in?

ZIP code 41776 is primarily assigned to Wooton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41776 in?

ZIP code 41776 falls within Leslie County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41776?

42% of residents in ZIP code 41776 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41776?

4% 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 41776 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 41776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41776 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 41776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41776 in?

ZIP code 41776 observes the EST timezone.