US ZIP Code
41849

Seco, KY

Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 101 Population ↓ 6% since 2019
💰 $47,135 Median HH Income
▼ 38% below avg
🎂 64.4 Median Age ↑ 57% since 2019
🎓 86.3% College Grads
▲ 123% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code41849
CitySeco
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyLetcher County
Area Code606
Elevation1,369 ft
Latitude37.173991
Longitude-82.732572
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21133
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 35.6% (36) Female 64.4% (65) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
45–64
44%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.4 yrs ↑ 57% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.84
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads86.3% ▲ 123% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate7 (13.7%)
Bachelors11 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree33 (64.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.7%Bachelors: 21.6%Graduate: 64.7%Edu
HS Grad13.7%
Bachelors21.6%
Graduate64.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–100k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,135 ▼ 38% below avg
Total Units55
Avg HH Size1.84

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
56%
$50k–75k
33%
$75k–100k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
55%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units55
Owner Occupied87.3%
Renter Occupied12.7%
Avg HH Size1.84
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 41849 is in Seco, KY, in Letcher County.
ZIP code 41849 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 41849 is in Letcher County, KY.
ZIP 41849 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 41849 is 101 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 41849 is $47,135 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 41849

ZIP code 41849 is located in Seco, Kentucky, within Letcher County. With a population of 101, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.4 years. Economically, 41849 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,135 is below the national average.

The population of 41849 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 86.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%.

Overall, ZIP code 41849 in Seco, KY is characterized as working-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.