| City: | Carrie, Kentucky |
| County: | Knott County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:25 PM |
| Population: | 297 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 606 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3128, -83.0558 |
| Land Area: | 5 sq mi |
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Carrie sits in Knott County, Kentucky, a small Appalachian community of 297 people spread across 5 square miles of eastern Kentucky hills. This is highway contract territory. Of the 54 street delivery records, 51 use Highway Contract Route delivery, the standard method for rural areas where distances and terrain make traditional carrier routes impractical.
The Carrie post office maintains 49 PO Boxes for 113 households, an adoption rate of 43%. That's low for a PO Box classified ZIP. Most residents receive mail by highway contract delivery to their homes along routes like West Highway 550, Lower Mill Creek Road, and Curtis Hick Road. Street delivery is available despite the PO Box classification.
Street names here tell an Appalachian story. You'll find Calf Hollow, Dog Trot Lane, Soggy Bottom, and Heart Break Road alongside family names like Auntie Wilma Drive and Grampa Drive. The naming reflects local geography (hollows, branches, creeks) and personal history rather than formal platting.
Median age is 45.6 years, and the population is 93% White with 18% identifying as Hispanic. Median household income is $63,059. Most housing is older. Of 143 total housing units, 138 were built before 1939. That's 97% of the housing stock predating World War II. These are established family homes, not new development.
Street names mix highway routes, creek and hollow geography, and personal family names characteristic of eastern Kentucky.
ZIP Code 41725 has 297 residents and 113 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.1% male and 57.9% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.3%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 8.0% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 297Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 307Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 234Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 59.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,439Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 113Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 101 | 95 | 87 | 135 | 240 | 242 | 235 | 241 | 158 | 29 | 690 | 482 | 255 | 307 |
| Decennial Census | 174 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 297 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 46.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 8 |
| White: | 277 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 125 | 42.09% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 172 | 57.91% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 297 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 293 | 95.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 4.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.56% |
| Total Population: | 307 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 293 | 95.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14 | 4.56% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,439, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $40,928 (167.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,439. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $35,236, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $35,236 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,511 | $24,050 | $24,050 | $16,094 | $0 | $16,607 | $20,208 | $23,083 | $0 | $0 | $44,256 | $60,506 | $63,059 | $65,439 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,385 | $20,208 | $23,083 | $0 | $0 | $42,887 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $23,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,596 | $34,077 | $35,329 | $35,236 |
| Employed: | 107 | 42.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 146 | 57.71% |
| Total: | 253 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 37 | 34.58% |
| Service: | 13 | 12.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 25.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 28.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 107 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $104,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.77% (33.33% with a mortgage, 66.67% free-and-clear) and renters 3.23% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,900 | $103,500 | $102,500 | $37,800 | $0 | $54,200 | $55,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 32.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 64.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 3.23% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 76.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 23.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 81 | 66.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 33.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 48.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 17.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (60.87%). College enrollment is 13.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 113 | 44.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 7.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 42 | 16.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 6.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 64 | 25.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 253 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 122 | 48.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 118 | 38.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 135 | 43.97% |
| No Insurance: | 54 | 17.59% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 253 | 82.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 51.6% | 56.9% | 67.7% | 65.7% | 66.2% | 31.1% | 0.0% | 16.3% | 35.5% | 17.9% | 5.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 13.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 60.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 13.04% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 86.96% |
ZIP Code 41725 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 89 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 89Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 160Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 89Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 41725 is located in Knott County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 41725. It covers 5 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.037 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.037 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 |
We could not locate which school district 41725 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 March 1, 2026.