| ZIP Code | 41845 |
|---|---|
| City | Premium |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Letcher County |
| Area Code | 606 |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft |
| Latitude | 37.141394 |
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| Longitude | -82.901327 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 84.1% ▲ 741% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (14.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 23 (24%) |
| Some College | 13 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 2 (2.1%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $27,903 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 186 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 186 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 41845 is located in Premium, Kentucky, within Letcher County. With a population of 251, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.5 years. Economically, 41845 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $27,903 is well below the national average.
The population of 41845 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 84.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 63% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 41845 in Premium, KY is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.