| ZIP Code | 41135 |
|---|---|
| City | Emerson |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Area Code | 606 |
| Elevation | 771 ft |
| Latitude | 38.362748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.270796 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs ↓ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 24.4% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 134 (61.8%) |
| Some College | 23 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 4 (1.8%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $91,500 ▼ 67% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 131 |
| Vacant Units | 7 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 131 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 7 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 41135 is located in Emerson, Kentucky, within Lewis County. With a population of 359, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.8 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 41135 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $91,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 41135 is primarily White (77.99%). Residents are less-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 41135 in Emerson, KY is characterized as less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.