ZIP Code 41146 in Hitchins, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Hitchins, Kentucky
Names to Avoid:
Fairview Hill
County:Carter County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:33:25 PM
Population:392 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.2748, -82.8894
Land Area:7.213 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41146 has 392 residents and 144 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.6% male and 44.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 8.0% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:392Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:446Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:334Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,523Source: Census ACS
Households:144Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.72Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.31Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--276308256324406388418421380349522382446
Decennial Census412------------------392------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.1

Male Median Age: 41.4

Female Median Age: 40

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8181415133255169261911165780
Female8202376721419615111793241
Total163837221910271935154130282589121
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:38298.96%
Black:20.52%
Hispanic:*20.52%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:386100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:21855.61%41.4 years
Females:17444.39%40.0 years
Total:392100%41.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:446100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:446100%
Total Native Population:446100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $43,523, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $826 (1.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,523. Family households earn a median of $44,159 versus $39,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $5,159). By gender, male median income is $31,694 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $31,694 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (38.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,697$34,926$24,583$31,250$33,125$33,378$0$0$0$0$32,750$42,375$43,523
Median Family Income$43,092$34,853$33,750$34,671$0$46,250$0$10,868$11,149$10,769$0$50,849$44,159
Median NonFamily Income$12,000$47,656$11,648$0$0$0$0$0$34,208$0$33,833$38,750$39,000
Median Male Income$35,833$31,635$31,477$33,750$0$26,419$25,843$0$25,580$0$29,844$32,656$31,694
Median Female Income$0$45,673$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15434.53%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:29265.47%
Total:446100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4629.87%
Service:117.14%
Sales and Office:2818.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:106.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5938.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:154100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($192,300), is down $70,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,023, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,023. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.79% (3.30% with a mortgage, 96.70% free-and-clear) and renters 21.21% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$70,400$66,900$32,500$37,800$0$0$0$64,100$0$0$69,300$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2244.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:2755.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:49100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$662$663$720$725$0$0$594$0$1,023
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):62.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):17676.19%
Renter Occupied:4921.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:231100%

Occupied Housing Units:23191.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):228.70%
Total Housing Units:253100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:20882.21%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:4517.79%
Total Housing Units:253100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 6.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.90%). Private coverage is 34.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 58.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 19.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 52.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6214.19%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5011.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):22050.34%
Some college, no degree:5211.90%
Associate's degree:255.72%
Bachelor's degree:286.41%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:437100%
High school or higher:32574.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:286.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15531.19%
Public Insurance:26052.31%
No Insurance:8216.50%
Total:497100%
Has Health Insurance:41583.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%16.7%22.2%17.2%26.9%30.0%52.0%68.8%71.3%78.1%46.5%6.7%19.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41146 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $522,000. USPS data shows 123 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:123Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:356Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:123Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$131,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$522,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41146 is located in Carter County, Kentucky, within the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26580) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 372,801 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 41146. It covers 7.213 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.033 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:26580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:372,801Source: Census
MSA:Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:7.213 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.033 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


41149 | | 41144

Schools in ZIP Code 41146


We could not locate which school district 41146 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Heritage Elementary School 4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School DistrictNearby
East Carter County High School 405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School DistrictNearby
Prichard Elementary School 401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School DistrictNearby
East Carter Middle School 1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School DistrictNearby
Star Elementary School 8249 E US Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
District: Carter County School DistrictNearby
Carter Christian Academy 3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41146


Kentucky Christian University 100 Academic Pkwy
Grayson, KY 41143-1199
Type: Post Secondary
Ashland Community And Technical College 1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-State Barber College 2132 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101-7746
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-State Bible College 506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
Type: Post Secondary
Elite Welding Academy South Point 1910 County Road One
South Point, OH 45680-8849
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio University-Southern Campus 1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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