ZIP Code 41826 in Jeremiah, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jeremiah, Kentucky
County:Letcher County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:39:28 PM
Population:848 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1747, -82.9278
Land Area:8.88 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41826 has 848 residents and 375 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.6%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, 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:848Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:855Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:714Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:95.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$37,411Source: Census ACS
Households:375Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$71,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.57Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,0121,053911989993807629664643543605701855
Decennial Census978------------------848------
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: 48

Male Median Age: 46.9

Female Median Age: 50.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male27302027291517301627364049272410152
Female1232327168222520234439292726201411
Total396252344523395536508079785450302913
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:82899.04%
Black:20.24%
Hispanic:*30.36%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.24%
Total:836100%
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:44152.00%46.9 years
Females:40748.00%50.5 years
Total:848100%48.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:855100.00%
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:855100%
Total Native Population:855100.00%
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 $37,411, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,328 (119.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,527. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $19,844 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,844). By gender, male median income is $58,824 and female is $40,389, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,435 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (47.2%).

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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$17,083$16,410$33,565$33,914$33,951$33,946$42,727$47,105$40,938$36,250$0$29,492$37,411
Median Family Income$34,327$35,667$34,915$44,554$43,150$34,292$44,356$51,641$41,188$56,333$59,292$35,938$0
Median NonFamily Income$2,499$2,499$9,688$9,457$9,733$0$0$0$0$16,190$12,283$15,750$19,844
Median Male Income$39,041$69,931$82,976$80,521$0$73,750$45,000$47,266$32,458$46,023$48,299$53,350$58,824
Median Female Income$34,917$16,250$14,811$23,125$0$14,279$22,212$0$0$34,034$37,237$0$40,389
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:36947.74%
Unemployed:455.82%
Not In Labor Force:35946.44%
Total:773100%
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:13336.04%
Service:17447.15%
Sales and Office:215.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4111.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:369100%
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 $71,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $4,200 (6.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($933), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.33% (42.91% with a mortgage, 57.09% free-and-clear) and renters 7.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than 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$66,900$62,100$65,600$65,300$60,000$58,100$61,900$61,700$59,000$57,600$58,200$58,900$71,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:24100.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$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:24100%
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):12439.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16552.72%
Renter Occupied:247.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:313100%

Occupied Housing Units:313100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:313100%
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:15047.92%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:16352.08%
Total Housing Units:313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 18.60% 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 91.10%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.80%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%), down 20.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.25%). College enrollment is 33.75%, which is on par with the state rate (23.80%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:488.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:50.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):32754.68%
Some college, no degree:10717.89%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:9315.55%
Graduate or professional degree:183.01%
Total:598100%
High school or higher:54591.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11118.56%
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:54055.56%
Public Insurance:43244.44%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:972100%
Has Health Insurance:972100.00%
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 Poverty28.7%34.8%17.3%13.6%18.7%29.1%7.9%6.3%19.4%9.6%5.5%5.6%7.8%
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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6641.25%
High school (grades 9-12):4025.00%
College or graduate school:5433.75%
Total:160100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10666.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41826 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 75 people with an annual payroll of $3,037,000. USPS data shows 322 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:322Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:381Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:322Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$817,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,037,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:75Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41826 is located in Letcher 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 41826. It covers 8.88 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:8.88 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


41828 | | 41825

Schools in ZIP Code 41826


We could not locate which school district 41826 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.

Letcher Elementary School 160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
District: Letcher County School DistrictNearby
Letcher Elementary & Middle School 160 Lhs Drive
Blackey, KY 41804
District: Letcher County School DistrictNearby
Letcher Middle School 162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
District: Letcher County School DistrictNearby
West Whitesburg Elementary School 330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
District: Letcher County School DistrictNearby
Whitesburg Middle School 366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
District: Letcher County School DistrictNearby
June Buchanan School 100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
District: Private SchoolNearby
Valley Christian Academy 4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
District: Private SchoolNearby
Creative Minds Learning Center 23211 Hwy 421
Hyden, KY 41749
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41826


Jenny Lea Academy Of Cosmetology 74 Parkway Plaza Loop
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Type: Post Secondary
Alice Lloyd College 100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
Type: Post Secondary
Hazard Community And Technical College One Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701-2402
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College 700 College Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
Type: Post Secondary
Galen College Of Nursing-Arh 100 Airport Gardens Drive
Hazard, KY 41701-9519
Type: Post Secondary
Mountain Empire Community College 3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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